Oklahoma The Issues In The Case — Cautionary instruction is a legal document issued by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma which provides a list of topics, issues, and relevant legal rules to be aware of when giving cautionary instruction to a jury. The instruction covers topics such as jury selection, burden of proof, reasonable doubt, presumption of innocence, reasonable inferences, direct and circumstantial evidence, direct and corroborative testimony, and mental states of mind. It is also accompanied by a list of relevant Oklahoma statutes that apply to the particular case. The instruction is intended to provide guidance to the jury and alert them to the legal issues at hand. Types of Oklahoma The Issues In The Case — Cautionary instruction include criminal cases, civil cases, and juvenile cases.