If you are facing criminal charges or a civil liability in an Oklahoma court, losing your case may lead to significant setbacks in your life. However, no matter how dire your situation, attempting to prevent a witness from testifying against you is a serious crime in Oklahoma. If you or someone you know has been charged with the crime of witness intimidation Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney today.
About The Crime Of Witness Intimidation Oklahoma
In order to be convicted of this charge, a prosecutor must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that your conduct amounted to the crime’s six elements.
The six elements of witness intimidation Oklahoma charges are as follows:
- A defendant acted willfully,
- causing, threatening, procuring, or harassing
- physical or mental harm
- through force or fear
- to a person
- because of testimony given by the person in any civil or criminal trial or with the intent to:
- prevent the person from appearing in court to testify;
- make the person alter their testimony; or
- because of a report of abuse or neglect.
Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 455
Penalties For Witness Intimidation Oklahoma
This crime is a felony in Tahlequah. You could spend between 1 and 10 years in state prison.
The length of the sentence will depend of the severity of the intimidation.
Low-cost Initial Consultation: Tahlequah Criminal Defense Lawyer
A conviction of witness intimidation Oklahoma can make a situation go from bad to worse.
If you or someone you know is facing this charge, please contact a Tahlequah criminal defense lawyer to discuss your available legal options.
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