If an individual claims that he or she is the victim of domestic violence, that person may be granted a temporary order of protection. The order generally prohibits the alleged abuser from contacting the victim in any manner. In most cases, only the judge who issues...
New law makes certain domestic assaults violent felonies
With the enactment of a new law, certain types of charges involving allegations of domestic violence will now be classified as violent felonies in Oklahoma. This designation could lead to enhanced sentences with much longer prison terms for people who are convicted of...
What to know about domestic abuse in Oklahoma
Oklahoma state law uses a variety of criteria to determine if an incident involving physical violence can be classified as domestic abuse. For instance, the victim must generally be the abuser's spouse, parent or child. However, the victim may also be anyone who the...
I was charged with domestic assault. Now what?
Domestic violence is an extremely sensitive matter that can be difficult to address. This is because domestic assault charges generally involve a significant amount of emotional upheaval from all parties, both the accused and the alleged victim/s. If you were accused...
