Oklahoma § 22-918 - Jury may reconsider verdict of conviction for mistake of
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§ 22-918. Jury may reconsider verdict of conviction for mistake of
law - Return of same verdict.
When there is a verdict of conviction in which it appears to the
court that the jury have mistaken the law, the court may explain the
reason for that opinion, and direct the jury to reconsider their
verdict, and if, after the reconsideration, they return the same
verdict, it must be entered. But when there is a verdict of
acquittal, the court cannot require the jury to reconsider it.
R.L.1910, § 5925.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-918
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-918 cover?
Section 22-918 ("Jury may reconsider verdict of conviction for mistake of") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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