Defending Shooting With Intent to Kill in Wagoner County Oklahoma takes serious representation to keep you out of jail. Oklahoma has some of the least expansive gun laws in the nation.  Currently, it can be a crime to point a gun at another person.  However, Oklahoma Senate Bill No. 40 may soon change this if the governor signs it into law.  It is the “Point, Don’t Shoot” measure.  Essentially self-defense pointing a gun would be immune to most criminal proceedings.  Some lawmakers believe this will lead to a decrease in shooting with intent to kill charges, while increasing public freedom to defend oneself.

Shooting with Intent to Kill in Wagoner Explained

Oklahoma statutes address “shooting with intent to kill in Wagoner” under 21 Okl.St.Ann. § 652(A).  More specifically, it states that purposeful discharge, or shooting, or a firearm is the first element.  Next, you must have the will and desire to kill another person.  This is a blanket law, which does not allow for a self-defense claim in court.

If you find yourself in the position of facing shooting with intent to kill charges, the legal consequences could be significant.  The charge is a felony.  This comes with a possible life sentence in the State Penitentiary.  The crime is an 85% in the state of Oklahoma.  Oklahoma’s 85% crimes require that you serve 85% of your sentence before becoming eligible for any type of parole.  Fines are also part of the legal consequences under 21 Okl.St.Ann. §64(B).  These could reach a maximum of $10,000.

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Punishments like this are not only costly to your quality of life, but can cause problems far into the future.  Felony convictions disqualify people from certain professional licenses, employment opportunities, housing, and sometimes even certain volunteer positions.  Further, you lose your rights to possess and carry a firearm.

Our Wagoner Criminal Attorneys Can Help

Our Shooting with Intent to Kill in Wagoner attorneys know there are always two-sides to a story.  Sometimes people face charges of shooting with intent, when their intent was mainly a defensive measure.  If you shoot at someone with the intent to defend yourself or someone else, let us know.  We believe in your rights to protection.  Let us defend you, and your essential rights to safety.  First consultation is free.