In October of 2021, an Oklahoma teen was charged with aggravated assault and battery. The teen made an attempt to cut the throat of a sleeping 4 yr old child left in his care. The child is expected to be ok, but the teen will face adult charges. This kind of crime carries significant penalties as this article explains.
Aggravated Assault and Battery Statute
Assault and Battery becomes aggravated when two elements are present. These elements are under Title 21 §646. They are:
- When great bodily harm is inflicted on the victim or
- If the offender is of good health and the victim is at a physical disadvantage due to age or disability.
In order for “great bodily harm” to exist there must be certain evidence. For example, fractures in bones, physical impairment, mental impairment, permanent disfigurement, and even serious risk the victim may die are all evidence. If the victim is a family member or romantic partner, the penalties again increase and may be domestic abuse instead. In cases of police officers, medical personnel, on-duty firemen, and sports officials penalties will increase too.
MORE INFORMATION ON DOMESTIC ABUSE CRIMES HERE.
Penalties of Aggravated Assault and Battery
Oklahoma law considers aggravated assault and battery a felony crime. As a result, an offender will face a minimum of 5 years imprisonment. This will also include fines reaching $1,000. In some cases, the offender must pay restitution on top of the imprisonment and fines. This can be for property damages, medical fees, and more. Because this crime is a felony, it will remain on your permanent public record. This will keep you from being able to own firearms, vote, and even disqualify you from certain employment.
Tulsa County Criminal Lawyers Working For You
Aggravated assault and battery is a serious charge. Even though its a serious crime don’t throw in the towel. There are solutions available to you. Just because the State charged you with a crime doesn’t mean they have the evidence they need to get their conviction. This is where serious lawyering comes in and a commitment to the case. If you are facing allegations like this we recommend you hire an attorney. Get a Free consultation with a Tulsa County criminal defense lawyer. Reach out to Tulsa County Lawyers Group by calling 918-379-4864. Or you can click this link to ask a free online criminal defense question
