Getting charged with rape can make you feel like your world is ending. Legal help is available. Partner with an Oklahoma City rape defense lawyer, as they will look for ways to disprove the prosecution’s case.
Josh Lee & Associates offers fierce legal representation when it matters most. Our results speak for themselves. Trust an Oklahoma City sexual assault attorney from our team to contest your rape charge. Schedule a free case consultation.
Why Choose Us?
- Personalized Approach: We will learn about your rape charge and craft a legal strategy specifically for your case.
- In-Depth Legal Knowledge: Our attorneys will use their knowledge of Oklahoma’s criminal justice system to address your legal concerns and questions and ensure your rights are protected.
- Track Record of Success: Since 2003, our team has achieved over 1,000 case dismissals.
Rape Charges in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, rape is defined in accordance with Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1111. This crime is classified as a felony, with first- and second-degree charges.
First-degree rape involves acts of force, violence, threats, use of drugs to incapacitate a victim, or targeting victims who are mentally incapacitated, unconscious, or under age 14 by an adult over 18. Spousal rape is considered a form of first-degree rape.
Second-degree rape encompasses all forms of rape that fall outside of the criteria for first-degree rape. Examples of second-degree rape can include consensual sex between a minor aged 14 or 15 and an adult perpetrator, sexual intercourse in which the perpetrator had a position of authority over the victim, and rape by instrumentation.
Penalties If You Are Convicted of Rape in Oklahoma
Based on Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1115v2, if you are convicted of first-degree rape, you are subject to a minimum of five years in prison to a maximum of life imprisonment without parole.
If you are convicted of second-degree rape, you face one to 15 years in prison. Per Oklahoma Statutes § 21-13.1, second-degree rape is an “85% crime.” As such, you must serve at least 85% of your prison sentence before you are eligible for parole consideration or earn any credits that would reduce the length of your sentence.
A first- or second-degree rape conviction will require mandatory lifetime registration as a sex offender under the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA). Registered sex offenders face restrictions on where they can live and work. They may not be permitted to loiter near schools, parks, and other locations.
Your rape conviction can also result in collateral consequences, such as:
- Loss of the right to own or possess a firearm
- Trouble finding a job in education, law enforcement, and healthcare
- Difficulty obtaining or renewing a professional license
- A social stigma that damages your relationships with family and friends
How to Defend Against a Rape Conviction
Below are legal defenses that your Oklahoma City defense attorney may use to dispute your charge:
- Challenging the prosecution’s evidence and the legality of how it was obtained
- Arguing that you are the victim of mistaken identity
- Raising a reasonable doubt about the credibility of your accuser
- Demonstrating that the victim gave consent
Get Legal Help from a Rape Defense Lawyer in OKC Today
Allow the team at Josh Lee & Associates to help you deal with the aftermath of a rape charge. To request a free case consultation, call us at (405) 759-5529 or contact us online.
