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Felony Murder in Oklahoma: The Tough Consequences

Felony Murder in Oklahoma: The Tough Consequences

In Oklahoma, a type of crime called felony murder carries tough consequences. Unfortunately, these consequences are not widely known, and so the results of a felony murder charge may seem very harsh. What Is Felony Murder? Prosecutors can charge a person with felony murder when someone else dies while the person is committing one of a list of specific felonies. In Oklahoma, these felonies include: Murder or attempted murder of another person Forcible rape Robbery with a dangerous weapon Kidnapping First degree burglary First degree arson Distribution of controlled dangerous substances Trafficking in illegal drugs Manufacturing or attempting to manufacture a controlled...

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Murder v. Manslaughter in Oklahoma DUI Cases

Murder v. Manslaughter in Oklahoma DUI Cases

Oklahomans charged with DUI after seriously hurting or killing someone while driving may wonder about the charges against them. Drivers may be charged with first degree manslaughter in DUI cases, and it is different than a murder charge. What Is Murder Under the Law? Murder (or as lawyers call it, homicide) involves “malice aforethought”. This means that a person who killed another person had the intent to seriously harm or kill, or had an extreme and reckless disregard for life. Drunk drivers or drivers under the influence of drugs are not charged with murder very often, usually because it is hard...

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Can a Drunk Driver Face Homicide Charges?

Can a Drunk Driver Face Homicide Charges?

A drunk driver in Oklahoma can face homicide charges if his driving under the influence results in the death of another person. Many drivers who injure or kill others while under the influence of drugs or alcohol face manslaughter charges rather than homicide charges. Manslaughter charges require the prosecutor to prove different, and less demanding, requirements than homicide does. Unlike manslaughter, homicide requires a showing of intent. Usually, driver charged with homicide face second-degree murder or felony murder charges, not first-degree murder. First-degree murder is premeditated (“with malice aforethought”) and intentional or else the death occurs under one of the following...

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