Forcible Sodomy in Oklahoma
Under Oklahoma law, sodomy is considered a crime against nature. The term sodomy, while originally used to refer to anal intercourse, has been broadened to include oral sex. Under Oklahomas Crime against Nature statute, sodomy and bestiality are punishable by up to ten years in prison. Forcible sodomy is a felony sex crime punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
Forcible sodomy includes:
- Oral or anal sex with a person under the age of 16 by a person who is over the age of 18.
- Sodomy with a person who is legally unable to consent due to mental illness or unsoundness of mind
- Oral sex or anal intercourse perpetrated by force or through the threat of violence
If you have been charged with sodomy, forcible sodomy, or forcible oral sodomy in Oklahoma, your freedom and liberties are at stake. If convicted, you will be required to register as an Oklahoma sex offender, a consequence that places you under severe restriction:
- Residency restrictions
- GPS ankle monitoring
- Public record of your residence
- Public record of your criminal history
- Restriction on access to schools, parks, libraries, and churches
To protect your rights and to provide the best possible outcome to your case, you need an Oklahoma sodomy defense attorney who has a proven record of successfully defending cases like yours.
Forcible Sodomy Defense Attorney & Lawyers
Oklahoma City criminal defense law firm Phillips and Bailey is staffed by a team of dedicated attorneys who are experienced in representing clients throughout Oklahoma who have been charged with sex offenses. Our Oklahoma sex crime defense lawyers have the skill and tools to build a successful defense against forcible sodomy charges. Possible defense strategies include highlighting a lack of evidence, demonstrating the consent of the accuser, and finding impropriety in police investigative procedures.
To find out how an Oklahoma forcible sodomy defense lawyer can help your case, contact Phillips and Bailey to schedule a free consultation.
