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Our team of Coweta Criminal Lawyers have been helping people accused of crimes for decades now. As criminal defense lawyers, we very often have represented clients facing charges of domestic abuse. An accusation of domestic abuse is very serious. In Oklahoma, domestic abuse differs from regular assault and battery. An incident of domestic violence can carry a wide array of penalties. In addition, Oklahoma enforces special punishments on domestic abusers who have shown a prior pattern of physical abuse. Read on to learn more about domestic abuse laws in Oklahoma.

Domestic Abuse in Oklahoma

Domestic Abuse” is domestic assault and battery in Oklahoma. When an assault occurs against an intimate partner, family, or househould member, such conduct is classified as domestic abuse. Depending on the circumstances, a charge of domestic abuse will result in a misdemeanor or a felony. Absent certain aggravating factors, a first offense will generally result in a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison or a $5,000 fine.

Domestic Abuse as a Felony

There are multiple ways that an incident of domestic abuse can result in a felony.

  1. You were armed with a sharp or dangerous weapon. This will result in a charge of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, which is a felony in Oklahoma.
  2. There was a gun or deadly weapon involved. A charge of domestic assault and battery with a deadly weapon is punishable by life imprisonment.
  3. You committed a second or subsequent offense of domestic abuse to a pregnant woman or caused a pregnant woman to miscarry. If you knew the woman was pregnant and you committed the assault you will spend at least 10 years in jail. In the case a miscarriage results, 20 years minimum.
  4. The victim incurred great bodily injury.
  5. You have a previous history or other convictions of domestic abuse. The punishments under this circumstance include imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term of up to ten (10) years or a fine not exceeding $5,000. You can also receive both a fine and prison term.

If you have been charged with a crime in Coweta , act now and enlist legal assistance.

Coweta Criminal Lawyers

Our attorneys know that a charge of domestic abuse is serious trouble. Prosecutors are dead set on getting you convicted when it comes to domestic violence. Just because you were arrested does not mean you are guilty. Coweta Criminal Lawyers will protect your rights and advocate your side. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation.

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