Oklahoma Crimes: Laws & Penalties

Oklahoma Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences

A misdemeanor conviction can mean jail time, fines, fees, or other sanctions in Oklahoma. What other sentencing options are available?

Oklahoma Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences

Oklahoma has some of the stringent sentencing consequences for felonies in the country.

Oklahoma Criminal Statute of Limitations

Learn how Oklahoma's criminal statutes of limitations work, how long prosecutors have to file criminal charges, and what happens if the time limit expires.

Driving on a Suspended License in Oklahoma

Your Oklahoma driver's license may be suspended or revoked for a range of reasons. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you could be charged with a crime.

Oklahoma Minor in Possession of Alcohol: Laws & Penalties

A minor younger than 21 in Oklahoma may not purchase, possess or consume alcohol—including "low-point beer," containing more than one half of one percent of alcohol by volume--in any public place or building.

Oklahoma Public Intoxication Laws

Oklahoma has very strict liquor laws, and criminalizes public intoxication. For more information on public intoxication laws generally, see Public Intoxication Laws and Penalties.

Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oklahoma

Like many states, Oklahoma classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as controlled dangerous substances (CDS), but also the compounds used to manufacture them. The penalties for CDS possession vary based on classification.

Burglary, Illegal Entry, and Criminal Trespass in Oklahoma

Oklahoma protects people and their property from intruders with the state's burglary and criminal trespass laws.

Forgery Laws in Oklahoma

The crime of forgery involves: making, signing, or altering a document or financial instrument with the intent to commit fraud, or using or presenting a forged document or other forged item with the intent to commit fraud. Examples of fraud include:

Auto Theft Laws in Oklahoma

Like many states, a conviction for motor vehicle larceny or a related crime in Oklahoma can result in a serious prison sentence and substantial fines.

Oklahoma Laws on Petit and Grand Larceny

Like many states, Oklahoma classifies its larceny offenses according to the value of the stolen property—and, in some cases, according to the type of property or the circumstances involved in the theft. A conviction for theft can easily add up to a felony and possible prison time.

Oklahoma Embezzlement Laws

Embezzlement is a kind of property theft. It occurs when a defendant, who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property, steals all or part of that money or property for the defendant’s personal gain.

Open and Concealed Gun Carry Laws in Oklahoma

Oklahoma allows most people to carry concealed handguns—and to carry all firearms openly—without a license. But a few places are off-limits to guns.

Weapons Charges in Oklahoma

Learn about Oklahoma’s laws on illegal possession and use of guns and other weapons.

Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking Laws in Oklahoma

Oklahoma treats cyberbullying seriously. A person who harasses, stalks, or threatens another online or in an electronic communication can face misdemeanor or even felony charges.

Oklahoma Assault and Battery Laws

In Oklahoma, assault and battery are two separate crimes that can be charged individually or together.

Aggravated Assault and Battery in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, assault and battery are two separate crimes but also can be charged as the single crime of “assault and battery.” An offender is guilty of “assault and battery” when the act of assault culminates in a battery.

Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, assault and battery are two separate crimes but also can be charged as the single crime of “assault and battery.” An offender is guilty of “assault and battery” when the act of assault culminates in a battery.

Oklahoma Criminal Domestic Violence Laws

If a defendant commits the crime of domestic abuse and the prosecution can prove he has a “prior pattern of physical abuse,” the crime will be a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison or a fine up to $5,000, or both. (Okla.Stat. Ann. Tit. 21, §644.1.)

Oklahoma Statutory Rape Laws

In Oklahoma, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone 15 or younger), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in Oklahoma

According to the State of Oklahoma criminal law, one commits pandering if one engages in the following acts: