Oklahoma Sex Crimes - Sexual Assault
Oklahoma Sexual Assault
Sexual assault, or the intent to commit rape, sodomy or oral copulation, is a serious offense, and one that is taken quite seriously by the legislature and the courts in Oklahoma. Public policy has called for law enforcement to "get tough" on this type of crime, and the government has responded accordingly.
Below is a brief look at the statute's that relate to the charge of sexual assault or intent to commit rape, sodomy or oral copulation in Oklahoma. You deserve to know what law enforcement and prosecutors depend on to make their cases, and if you've been charged with this type of crime, the best thing you can do is contact us immediately for a consultation.
Sexual Assault Specifics
Sexual assault is a somewhat general term, and basically it is defined as putting forth behavior of a sexual nature towards another person that is considered indecent or lewd in nature. Sexual assault can simply be the intent to commit rape, sodomy or oral copulation without actually committing the act.
However, intent alone is not enough to be considered a violation of the law. The intent must be accompanied by an actual or implied violent injury that instills fear, shame, or mental suffering on the part of the victim. The penalty for such a crime can range widely, but in general, sexual assault is considered a felony, and will carry a term of at least several years in prison if the defendant is convicted.
What You Should Do if Arrested?
If you have been arrested and charged with sexual assault/intent to commit rape, sodomy or oral copulation, you need to do several things to protect your rights. When you are arrested, you are read your rights, and these rights include:
- The right to remain silent;
- The right to an attorney;
You should enforce both of these rights, as anything you do say can and most likely will be used against you. You must be given an opportunity to contact an attorney, and that's exactly what you should do.
Should you be arrested and you contact us, we will get right to work on protecting your rights. The strategies used for different cases are almost never the same, but our years of experience will help you to define the proper course of conduct. We have years of experience in defending our clients from these types of charges, and we understand how this complicated process works.
You should not be ashamed, embarrassed or afraid to contact us, as not working with a criminal defense attorney will likely make matters worse for you. Contact us today to protect your Constitutional rights.
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