Interfering with an Emergency Call is punishable under Oklahoma criminal law.  This happens usually during other crimes.  Take for example a North Dakota woman and her son.  The two recently broke into a storage unit to steal various items.  Simultaneously, a woman noticed them and attempted to make an emergency call.  When the thieves saw her making a call they physically attacked her and pulled the phone from her hands.

Defining Interfering with an Emergency Call

Oklahoma lawmakers define interfering with an emergency call under Title 21 §1211.1.  This states:

“Any person who intentionally interrupts, disrupts, impedes or interferes with an emergency telephone call or intentionally prevents or hinders another person from placing an emergency telephone call..”

As you can see, the interference must be purposeful.  This means that you have to have the intent to keep the person from making the call.  This could be a call to police, 911, or other emergency officers.  If the intent is present, and the call is interrupted you will likely face charges of interfering with an emergency call.  These charges face penalties and fines.

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Penalties for Interference with Emergency Calls

Oklahoma treats interference with emergency calls as misdemeanor offenses.  While most misdemeanor crimes in Oklahoma come with potential jail time and fines, this offense is heavily fined.  You could face payments of up to $3,000, plus the possible year in prison.  This does not include the court costs you will also have to pay.  Further, nobody wants to spend time in jail.  This can cause problems for you socially and career-wise.  While it discrimination is not permissible in hiring practices, it is often an underlying factor when a criminal record appears on you background check.

Claremore Criminal Defense Attorneys Can Help

We understand that situations can get out of hand.  But, if you face charges of interfering with an emergency call it is extremely helpful to have legal counsel.  Having a charge on your record like this is not something you want.  Let us help make sure you don’t have to fight this for a lifetime.  Call the Rogers County criminal defense attorneys at Kania Law Office – Claremore for a free consultation 918-379-4872