Domestic Crimes
Domestic crimes in Oklahoma are taken very seriously. Our Oklahoma criminal defense attorney knows the strict laws and penalties for domestic violence offenses.
Oklahoma misdemeanor domestic crimes include:
- Domestic Abuse (Assault and Battery)
- Domestic Abuse (Assault and Battery) in the Presence of a Minor
- Violation of Victim Protective Order (VPO)
Domestic abuse crimes classified as misdemeanors are usually charged against those with no prior history of domestic abuse charges. Often, a person will be charged with both domestic abuse and violation of a VPO. Each of the misdemeanors listed carries a maximum punishment of one year in county jail and/or a hefty fine, and each is enhanceable to a felony if a person is charged with the same offense a second time.
In many instances, VPOs are petitioned for by the alleged victim of a domestic abuse crime. The evidence presented at a VPO hearing can have a very significant impact on the outcome of a domestic abuse case in criminal court. It is extremely important that you contact an experienced Oklahoma domestic abuse attorney if you are named as the defendant in a petition for a VPO.
Felony domestic abuse crimes include:
- Domestic Abuse by Strangulation
- Domestic Assault and Battery Resulting in Great Bodily Injury (AKA Aggravated Domestic Assault and Battery)
- Domestic Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
- Domestic Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon
Felony domestic abuse crimes are very serious charges that carry time in state prison. The crimes listed are considered felonies the first time a person is charged with the offense, and often involve allegations of significant injury.
The Domestic Abuse Counseling Requirement:
Oklahoma law requires that anyone who receives probation for a domestic abuse crime undergo 52 weeks of domestic abuse counseling or treatment. This counseling or treatment must be completed through an individual licensed practitioner, or a domestic abuse treatment program certified by the Attorney General.
Rockett Law Office provides unparalleled representation for those charged with domestic abuse crimes in Oklahoma. At Rockett Law Office, you are more than just a name on a file. Our Oklahoma domestic abuse attorney handles each domestic abuse case with the individual attention to detail that every client deserves. Many domestic abuse cases involve “he said – she said” situations, requiring an in-depth investigation of the claims made by the alleged victim. To protect our clients and their rights, our Oklahoma domestic crimes attorney investigates each domestic abuse case thoroughly. If you face charges of domestic abuse, call Rockett Law Office today at (405) 529-6005 to set up a free initial consultation.
