Sometimes, it’s difficult to remain in control of your words and actions when angry at another person.
However, if you find yourself physically harming another person, you may also find yourself behind bars for violating Wagoner, Oklahoma assault and battery laws.
Defining Assault
In the city of Wagoner and in the state of Oklahoma, assault means any willful and unlawful attempt or offer with force or violence to do corporal hurt to another.
A defendant need not actually harm or even come into physical contact with the victim to be charged with assault in Wagoner. The attempt is enough. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 641
Defining Battery
Battery, on the other hand, means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
A charge of battery requires that the defendant actually come into physical contact with the victim.
Usually, physically harming another person will result in a charge under both Oklahoma assault and battery laws. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 642
Consequences Under Oklahoma Assault and Battery Laws
Assault by itself is a misdemeanor crime that is punishable with up to 30 days in jail and $500 in fines.
However, a combined offense of assault and battery can result in a 90 day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine.
A judge may also impose a much harsher sentence if the defendant committed both assault and battery on a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or other domestic relation. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 644
Free Consultation: Wagoner Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer
A charge of assault in Wagoner can result in jail time and hundreds of dollars in fines.
If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Wagoner criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Call Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at 918-485-0335 for your free, confidential consultation.