assault and battery in Oklahoma

Is Spitting In Someone’s Face Assault in Oklahoma?

Obstructing and Resisting

Spitting In someone’s face is an assault and battery in Oklahoma. Any threat or attempt to cause physical harm is legally called an assault. An assault is technically the threats and threatening behavior but not the physical contact with the person being threatened. A separate crime of battery involves contact between the aggressor and the other person. The two charges…

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Is Assault On A Police Officer A Felony In Oklahoma?

Assault On A Police officer

Assault on a Police Officer may be charged as felony In Oklahoma and is a serious crime. A police officer’s job is to interact with the public and enforce the law. At times, these interactions may become heated and physical. In Oklahoma, the assault and battery of a police officer may be charged as a felony under some circumstances. The…

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