Defending Oklahoma Shooting with Intent to Kill in Rogers County requires Claremore attorneys with experience and dedication to you. In the 1984 Tulsa case Hollan v. State, two men received charges of intent to kill and also charges of murder. After losing a fight at Tulsa’s Swinger Bar, the men rallied their family and friends. They returned to the bar armed with .22 caliber rifles. While attempting to gain admittance to exact revenge on the men who won the fight, the armed men fired shots into the bar. Two people died and three others were severely wounded. The men fled the scene after the shots. They were convicted with two counts of murder and three of shooting with intent to kill.
Oklahoma Shooting with Intent Definition:
Under the law, Oklahoma Shooting with Intent to kill can be shooting any type of gun or firearm. (See 21 Okl.St.Ann. § 652(A)). Essentially, if a person shoots a gun—and means to—in an attempt to kill another, then the Oklahoma shooting with intent definition applies. Unfortunately, under Oklahoma law, this rarely takes self-defense into account. So, even if you are defending yourself you may still face charges.
Consequences of a shooting with intent to kill are severe. You immediately receive felony charges and face a possibility of life imprisonment. Further, even if you do not receive a life sentence, Oklahoma has an 85% rule. This means that you must serve 85% of the sentence before gaining eligibility for parole. Fines may be part of the penalties also. Under 21 Okl.St.Ann. §64(B), fines may reach $10,000. Thus, spending years in jail and paying hefty fines are all part of the consequences for a shooting with intent charge.
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Our Claremore Attorneys Can Help You:
We understand that tempers flare and things can sometimes get out of control. Oklahoma Shooting with intent to kill is a serious charge that also requires serious legal representation. If you are facing these charges call us. Our Claremore lawyers have the skill and experience in criminal defense law you need. Let us help defend you and your rights. First consultation free so call 918.379.4862 or read our Claremore legal blog for more information.
