Assault

The penalties for assault and battery in Oklahoma depend on whether you’re convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor can result in jail time and fines, while a felony can lead to life in prison. The stakes for these charges are high, which is why hiring an Oklahoma City assault attorney is essential. Below are some of the assault and battery…

Common defenses to assault and battery charges include self-defense, defense of others, consent, lack of intent, mistaken identity, false accusation, duress, and defending property.  These defenses to assault and battery can prove that the force used was necessary and reasonable, contact was consensual, or the alleged incident didn’t occur the way an accuser describes. Below are details about each of the common defenses…