Oklahoma Sex Crimes

People charged with a sexual offense face not only devastating consequences to their personal and professional lives, but also fierce prosecution from the State of Oklahoma.  Sex crimes are highly publicized and expose both the accused and their family to intense scrutiny in the community. 

Penalties for Sex Crimes

The Oklahoma Legislature has found that the privacy interests of sex offenders are less important than the State’s interest in public safety because sex offenders allegedly pose a high risk of re-offending.  As such, if convicted, the offender faces not only imprisonment, monetary penalties, probation, or civil damages, but must also register as a sex offender on the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry.  This permanent stigma will follow the individual anywhere and everywhere he/she goes.      

Common Misconceptions

Common misconceptions of sex crimes include the age of consent and the illusion that rape can only be accomplished by force.  Although Oklahoma law specifies the age of consent as 16 years of age, the law provides a loophole which enables the State to prosecute certain individuals who engage in consensual sexual relations with another between the ages of 16-20.  Furthermore, rape may be accomplished by means other than force. 

Oklahoma Sex Crimes

Sex crimes provided by Oklahoma statute include, but are not limited to:

• Rape (First Degree or Second Degree)
• Spousal Rape in the First Degree
• Rape by Instrumentation (First or Second Degree)
• Sexual Battery
• Lewd Acts
• Indecent Exposure
• Peeping Tom
• Prostitution (Engaging or Soliciting)
• Forcible Oral Sodomy
• Incest  

Contact Elliott C. Crawford Immediately!!

If you have been charged with a sex crime, it’s very important to retain an attorney who will zealously fight to protect your legal rights.  Do not be labeled a “SEX OFFENDER” for life.  Call Elliott C. Crawford immediately at (405) 208-4592 to schedule your free consultation.