In criminal law, battery and assault are often used together, but they refer to distinct offenses with different elements. Its the elements of the crimes and how they are present themselves that make all the difference. Not only are the criminal charges different the range of punishment is huge. Threats and Acts Of Violence In Oklahoma criminal statutes, the term “assault” is used more to encompass threats of harm. The person making the threats must have the ability to carry out the threat. The person threatened must… Read More
