All rape by instrumentation in Oklahoma is now defined as First Degree Rape by Instrumentation. This law change removes Second Degree Rape By Instrumentation. There is no longer a requirement of bodily harm or consideration of the victim's age for a rape by instrumentation to constitute First Degree Rape By Instrumentation. Prior to November 2017, First Degree Rape By … [Read more...] about All Rape By Instrumentation Is Now First Degree Rape – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #11
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Domestic Abuse Victims Can Transfer Wireless Phone Numbers & Utilities – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #10
The petitioner (victim) in a victim protective order may now get their wireless telephone numbers and utility account transferred and billed to themselves without divulging their address to the account holder. This situation may arise when the perpetrator is paying for the victim's service. The bill's goal is to ensure that a petitioner can maintain an existing wireless … [Read more...] about Domestic Abuse Victims Can Transfer Wireless Phone Numbers & Utilities – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #10
Oklahoma Legislature Jacks Up More Fees On Defendants – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #9
Since defendants apparently aren't being charged enough in fees already, our legislature has decided to double the Forensic Science Improvement Assessment. It went to $10 on November 1, 2017. This applies to any person convicted of any offense, including traffic offenses, but excluding parking and standing violations, punishable by a fine of $10.00 or more or by incarceration, … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Legislature Jacks Up More Fees On Defendants – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #9
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Change To Statute Of Limitations For Child Sexual Abuse Victims – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #8
The statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse, exploitation, or incest is now the 45th birthday of the alleged victim. Previously, it was within two years of the alleged act or within two years of the time the victim discovered or reasonably should have discovered that the injury or condition was caused by the act or that the act caused the injury for which the … [Read more...] about Change To Statute Of Limitations For Child Sexual Abuse Victims – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #8