In the city of Tulsa and in the state of Oklahoma, assault means any willful and unlawful attempt or offer with force or violence to do corporal hurt to another. A defendant need not actually harm or even come into physical contact with the victim to be charged with assault in Tulsa. The attempt is enough.
Battery, on the other hand, means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. A charge of battery requires that the defendant actually came into physical contact with the victim. Usually, physically harming another person will result in a charge of both assault and battery.
Punishing Assault in Tulsa
Assault by itself is a misdemeanor that is punishable with up to 30 days in jail. However, a combined offense of assault and battery can result in a 90 day jail sentence. Both crimes carry considerable fines. A judge may also impose a much harsher sentence if the defendant committed both assault and battery on a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or other domestic relationship.
Free Consultation: Tulsa Assault Defense Lawyer
A charge of assault in Tulsa can result in jail time and hundreds of dollars in fines. If you or anyone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney to discuss your available legal options. Consult with an experienced attorney at the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm today at (918) 256-3400, or call toll-free at 1-(888) 447-7262. If you prefer, you can use the box in the upper right-hand corner of this page to send a question or brief message.