Bodily Injury
Aggravated Assault and Battery Inflicting Great Bodily Injury is defined as an assault where great bodily injury is inflicted upon the victim. Great bodily harm includes bone fractures, protracted and obvious disfigurements, protracted loss or impairment of the function of a body part, organ, or mental facility, or a substantial risk of death. This is different than a simple assault and battery. The crime elevates to aggravated when great bodily harm is inflicted.
Elements of the Crime
In order to be convicted of Aggravated Assault and Battery Inflicting Great Bodily Injury in Oklahoma, the prosecution must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt. The criminal defense attorneys at Cannon & Associates are FIERCE ADVOCATES for every client and will hold the government to their burden in your case. In order to be convicted of this crime; the government must prove:
1) an assault and battery;
2) upon another person;
3) by inflicting great bodily injury;
Oklahoma Jury Instruction #4-23.
What the Skilled Lawyers at Cannon & Associates Can Do For You
Being charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery Inflicting Great Bodily Injury in Oklahoma is a serious matter. The Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys at Cannon & Associates are Fierce Advocates for Families and Freedom and will fight for you! At Cannon & Associates, we have extensive criminal defense experience, and will be with you every step of the way. We will take care to explain the issues and options to get you to your desired result and support you in this difficult time.
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