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What Is the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery in Oklahoma
What Is the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery in Oklahoma? Criminal DefenseViolent Crimes
September 1, 2026

What Is the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, aggravated assault and battery is a felony carrying up to five years in prison and a $500 fine under 21 O.S. § 647, but penalties increase significantly when a dangerous weapon is used, a law enforcement officer is the victim, or the offense results in permanent injury. What…
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How to Defend Murder Charges in Oklahoma Defenses That Actually Work
How to Defend Murder Charges in Oklahoma: Defenses That Actually Work Criminal DefensePodcastViolent Crimes
August 11, 2026

How to Defend Murder Charges in Oklahoma: Defenses That Actually Work

Oklahoma murder defense strategies depend entirely on the charge you face and what the prosecution has to prove. First-degree murder requires challenging premeditation or felony murder participation. Second-degree requires challenging depraved indifference or a felony connection. Self-defense, alibi, evidence suppression, and charge reduction through negotiation are the defenses that most…
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How Mental Health Can Be Raised as a Defense in an Oklahoma Murder Case Domestic ViolenceSelf DefenseViolent Crimes
May 5, 2026

How Mental Health Can Be Raised as a Defense in an Oklahoma Murder Case

If you or someone you love is facing murder charges, mental health may play a significant role in the defense. From the insanity defense to competency evaluations, Oklahoma law recognizes that a person's mental state at the time of an alleged crime matters, and it can affect everything from the…
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What Is “Heat of Passion” Manslaughter Under Oklahoma Law? Criminal DefenseViolent Crimes
April 28, 2026

What Is “Heat of Passion” Manslaughter Under Oklahoma Law?

In Oklahoma, first-degree manslaughter can include killings done “in a heat of passion." In practical terms, this means a person killed someone during a sudden, intense emotional reaction (often called a “crime of passion”) rather than from a calm, deliberate plan. At Jacqui Ford Law in Oklahoma City, our criminal…
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What to know if you are charged with domestic violence in Oklahoma - Jacqui Ford Law
What to know if you are charged with domestic violence in Oklahoma Domestic ViolenceViolent Crimes
February 18, 2026

What to know if you are charged with domestic violence in Oklahoma

Domestic violence charges in Oklahoma can vary dramatically depending on the relationship between the parties and the facts alleged. If you or a loved one is charged, it’s important to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer right away. Below is a concise guide to how domestic violence is defined…
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Murder or Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma - Jacqui Ford Law Oklahoma City Criminal Defense
What to Do When a Loved One is Facing Murder or Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma Violent Crimes
August 28, 2024

What to Do When a Loved One is Facing Murder or Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma

Facing the news that a loved one has been charged with murder or manslaughter can be overwhelming.  In this blog, our team at Jacqui Ford Law covers the legal process and discusses some important steps you might want to take. Our experienced criminal defense advocate, Jacqui Ford, is committed to…
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