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Our statutory rape lawyers in Oklahoma City defend underage sex crimes throughout Oklahoma. If you have been charged, we will review your case for free.
Statutory Rape is the unlawful act of sexual intercourse with a female considered a minor (under 18) as long as there is a three year difference between the perpetrator and the minor. This charge is still considered rape even if the female gave her consent. Depending on the circumstances, this could be a misdemeanor or a felony charge.
If you have an Oklahoma City Statutory Rape charge, contact us today! Our team of Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorneys can help you.
Oklahoma Statutory Rape Charges
Statutory rape is the unlawful act of sexual intercourse with a male or female who is considered a minor (under the age of 18), as long as there is a three year difference between the offender and the minor. This charge is still considered rape even if the minor consented to the sexual act. If you have been charged with statutory rape in Oklahoma, or if you are being investigated for statutory rape, seeking legal advice from a qualified Oklahoma criminal defense attorney should be your first course of action. Statutory rape is a very serious offense in Oklahoma, and is punished accordingly.
Oklahoma Statutory Rape Laws
In Oklahoma, statutory rape is a strict liability offense. This means that, regardless of any circumstances, if you committed a sexual act with a person that is unable to give legal consent, you have committed a criminal offense.
- Under Oklahoma law, the following individuals are legally unable to consent to sex:
- Anyone under the age of 16
- Anyone whose mental illness or unsoundness of mind makes it impossible for them to give legal consent
- Anyone under the supervision or custody of a state or local agency, including students, cannot consent to sex with an employee or authority, including teachers and administrators, of that agency
Penalties for Statutory Rape in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, anyone over 18 who participates in a sexual act with someone under the age of 16 has committed statutory rape and is guilty of at least second-degree rape. In instances of statutory rape, there is no intent requirement for this charge to apply, and even if the sexual act was consensual, the accused will still be charged with statutory rape if he is over 18 and the minor is under 16. According to Oklahoma law, a person found guilty of statutory rape may face up to fifteen years in prison and is required to register for life as an aggravated sex offender with the state. Statutory rape with a minor under the age of 14 is always charged as first-degree rape in Oklahoma, and is punishable by a minimum sentence of five years in prison. Oklahoma law applies the same standards and penalties for statutory rape involving older male/younger female sexual relationships, older female/younger male sexual relationships, and same sex relationships.
An Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help
Being convicted of statutory rape in Oklahoma carries severe penalties that can significantly alter the rest of your life. If you are facing statutory rape charges in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Oklahoma criminal defense attorney for help. With legal advice from the criminal defense lawyers at Atkins & Markoff, you may be able to build a strong defense and reduce or even eliminate your sex crime charges.