The stigma that comes with being associated with a violent crime can destroy your career, damage your personal and professional relationships, and make every aspect of life more difficult. You need a highly-skilled criminal defense attorney. Fortunately, you've come to the right place.

We Provide Exceptional Legal Representation for Oklahoma Violent Crimes Cases

At Berlin Law Firm, our seasoned Tulsa defense team helps clients facing serious criminal charges protect their future. We don't represent hardened career criminals—our clients are good people who have suddenly found themselves on the wrong side of the criminal justice system and need skilled legal help to set things right.

Here are some of the violent crime charges we handle, as well as their potential penalties.

Aggravated Assault and Battery

In Oklahoma, an assault and battery becomes an aggravated offense when the victim suffers great bodily injury (defined as bone fractures, obvious disfigurement, prolonged physical or mental impairment, or substantial risk of death) or the crime was committed by a healthy person against an elderly or disabled victim. Under 21 OK Stat § 21-646, penalties may include a fine of up to $500, up to one year in jail, or up to five years in prison.

Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Assault with a dangerous weapon is defined in 21 OK Stat § 21-645 as an assault perpetrated with any instrument, implement, or tool capable of causing bodily harm. Charged as a felony, this crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon

Under the law, any implement capable of inflicting fatal injuries can be considered a “deadly weapon” when used in the commission of an assault. The instrument in question could be anything from a traditional weapon, such as a gun or knife, to something that isn't necessarily a weapon, but could be deadly if used as one, like a vehicle. This very serious felony offense can carry a sentence of up to life in prison.

Kidnapping

Kidnapping is a felony charge that refers to the unlawful seizure, confinement, abduction, or carrying away of another person with the intent to confine, imprison, or hold them against their will. The victim does not need to be a child, nor do you need to have held the person for an extended period of time. Under 21 OK Stat § 21-741, the crime can carry up to 20 years in prison upon conviction. Kidnapping charges are often added to sex crimes or to domestic assault and battery cases where the defendant prevents the alleged victim from leaving the room.