If you’re facing aggravated assault or battery charges, you’re probably going through a range of emotions – fear, shame, and worry about your future. Your career, relationships, and livelihood are at stake. However, it’s important not to lose hope. Even the toughest cases can be won, and at The Edge Law Firm, we pride ourselves on winning cases that seem unwinnable.
What is Aggravated Assault and Battery?
Assault or battery is considered “aggravated” in Oklahoma in the following conditions:
- The assault or battery causes great bodily injury such as a broken bone, long term disfigurement, long term loss of bodily function, or a serious death risk
- The assault or battery is inflicted on someone who is elderly, infirm, or incapacitated
Is Aggravated Assault and Battery a Felony in Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma usually considers aggravated assault and battery to be a felony. It depends on the specifics of each case.
What Are the Potential Penalties for Aggravated Assault and Battery?
Aggravated assault and battery is a serious crime punishable by up to five years in a state penitentiary, up to one year in county jail, and fines up to $500.
What Are the Possible Repercussions of a Felony Charge?
Aside from your sentence, which could include jail time and fines, you stand to lose some important rights, including the right to vote, possess a firearm, serve on a jury, run for office, work for the state, and more.
What Are Some Defenses for Aggravated Assault and Battery?
Charges don’t mean you’ll be convicted. There are ways to defend aggravated assault and battery charges, and it starts with a strong defense. A good attorney will listen to your side of the story and start building a defense from there. Some possible defense strategies include:
- Self-defense
- Defense of others
- Defense of property
- False accusations
The punishments for aggravated assault and battery charges could change your life. Thinking about that can be scary, but we want you to have hope for your case. We believe your side of the story matters, and we want to make sure it’s told well. To start planning your defense today, reach out to The Edge Law Firm to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.
Schedule a Free, No Obligation Consultation