Under Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1488, blackmail in Wagoner is defined as extorting anything of value from another party, or compelling another to commit an act against his or her will through verbal or written communication.
Being charged with blackmail in Oklahoma is a serious offense that carries severe penalties if you are found guilty.
We understand that facing a criminal charge is stressful and frightening, but you do not need to do this alone.
If you are facing a charge of blackmail, contact our Wagoner blackmail attorneys for a confidential consultation. We can help you formulate a strong defense to the criminal charge of blackmail.
What Specific Acts Constitute Blackmail in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has a broad definition of blackmail.
The statute that defines blackmail specifically states the actions that fall within the definition of blackmail.
If you verbally or in a written communication threaten another person with one of the following three actions, you may be found guilty of blackmail in Wagoner:
- Threatening to accuse or accusing a person of committing a crime or of conduct that would disgrace the person;
- Threatening to expose or exposing a fact, report or other information about the person that might open the person to ridicule or contempt; or,
- Threatening to report the person as being in the United States illegally combined with the threat that the accusation or exposure will be communicated to a third person or persons unless the person threatened or some other person pays or delivers to the accuser or some other person something of value or does some act against his or her will.
Punishment for Blackmail in Oklahoma
Blackmail is a felony offense in Oklahoma. If you are convicted of blackmail, you could be incarcerated in the State Penitentiary for up to five years and fined up to $10,000.
The judge may order you to serve a prison term, pay a fine, or both depending on the circumstances of the case.
Because blackmail carries the potential for a long prison term and a huge fine, most individuals who are charged with blackmail seek the counsel of an experienced Wagoner blackmail attorney. There are defenses to blackmail.
Contacting an attorney who has experience defending blackmail charges is your first and best step in protecting your rights. Our attorneys will aggressively defend you inside and outside of the courtroom.
Contact Wirth Law Office – Wagoner for a Consultation
Our Wagoner felony attorneys take your case very seriously. When you need the services of an experienced Wagoner criminal attorney regarding a charge of blackmail in Oklahoma, contact the Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at 918-485-0335. We will explain how our knowledge and resources can help you present the best defense possible against your criminal charges.
