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Domestic Violence:
Domestic Violence is the physical beating of children, girlfriends or wives.
Assault:
Assault is the threat or attempt to strike another person.
Battery:
Battery describes the incident of striking someone on purpose with the expectations of harming or disrespecting them.
Guns, Weapons and Assault Rifles:
Gun charges, weapons charges and Assault Rifle charges are not limited to commercially made weapons.
Violent Crime Charges
Violent crime charges in Oklahoma require a serious defense team. Our defense lawyers fight for your rights in all violent crime cases.
The Oklahoma City Criminal Law Firm of Atkins and Markoff is extremely familiar with Oklahoma City Assault and Weapons Defense. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Violent Offenses
A violent crime is any criminal offense which involves the use of, or even the threat of, force or violence. Violent crimes, especially those involving guns or weapons, are taken very seriously in Oklahoma, and are punished accordingly. If you have been arrested for a violent crime or weapons-related offense in Oklahoma, it is important to enlist the help of an experienced Oklahoma criminal defense attorney. The criminal defense lawyers at the Oklahoma law firm Atkins & Markoff are familiar with Oklahoma violent crimes laws, and can help protect your rights when faced with a violent offense charge.
Types of Violent Offenses
Domestic violence – A crime of abuse, violence or threatening behavior that is committed within a family structure
Assault – The threat of inflicting harm upon another person
Battery – The physical act of harming another person, where the victim sustains only minor injuries
Guns, weapons and assault rifles – The unlawful possession of a weapon, including simple possession or carrying a concealed weapon
Punishment for Violent Offenses in Oklahoma
Depending on whether the violent crime is considered a misdemeanor or felony, the accused may face incarceration, fines, probation, community service, restitution, and other penalties. Misdemeanor violent crimes in Oklahoma are punishable by a maximum of one year in county jail. For an Oklahoma felony offense, however, the penalties may range from one year in prison to life in prison without the possibility of parole. For more serious violent crimes, including capital offenses, the defendant may even face the death penalty in Oklahoma.
An Oklahoma Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help
If you have been charged with a violent offense in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys at Atkins & Markoff for legal help. We have years of experience in handling violent crime cases, and can help you gain access to expert witnesses and qualified professionals whose testimonies may support your case. The prosecution in your case may impose the harshest penalties available for misdemeanor or felony offenses under Oklahoma criminal law. This can bring with it not only prison time and punitive fines, but also significant personal consequences for you and your family. Choosing the right criminal defense attorney to represent your case can significantly affect your future. Contact Atkins & Markoff today.