Assault and battery are two distinct crimes. Though assault is not exactly the same as battery, the two are commonly charged as a single crime of assault and battery. An individual can be found guilty of assault and battery as a single crime when an assault ultimately leads to battery….
If you are accused of domestic violence in Oklahoma City, you could be facing jail time, a hefty fine, or both. This is especially true if the incident in question happened in the presence of a child. In these situations, it’s vital to have a dedicated defense attorney such as…
While it may not seem like it in criminal dramas or highly-publicized trials, there are more solutions to a criminal case that don’t simply involve fines or sending a defendant to prison. Court diversion programs are just one part of a multistage model of resources aimed at reducing Oklahoma’s increasing…
Nearly every state in America, as well as federal laws, allow you to protect yourself from harm by another person. In general, self-defense is defined as protecting yourself from physical harm in a situation that otherwise could constitute a crime. For example, it is a crime to shoot someone else,…
In the state of Oklahoma, verbal abuse itself is not considered an act of domestic violence. However, there are times when verbal abuse does provide grounds for the issuance of a protective order. Because the law concerning domestic violence and verbal abuse is so complex, hiring an experienced Oklahoma defense…
Domestic abuse in Oklahoma can be either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Understanding your rights and what to expect when facing such charges is important. From our Oklahoma defense attorneys at Jacqui Ford Law, this blog will walk you through the various circumstances that can make a domestic abuse case…
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