Lack of knowledge of the age of the victim of human trafficking now does not constitute a defense to human trafficking of a minor in Oklahoma. The change in law makes human trafficking of a minor a strict liability crime. If you engage in human trafficking of a minor in Oklahoma, you can be found guilty no matter what you thought the victim's age was—even if the victim lied … [Read more...] about Don’t Know Human Trafficking Victim’s Age – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #29
2017
New Trespass & Damage To Critical Infrastructure Law – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #28
It's now illegal to trespass or enter property containing a critical infrastructure facility without permission by the owner of the property or lawful occupant of it. This crime is a misdemeanor. The minimum fine is $1,000. The maximum punishment in the county jail is six months. This crime is a felony if the intent of the trespasser was to willfully damage, destroy, vandalize, … [Read more...] about New Trespass & Damage To Critical Infrastructure Law – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #28
Domestic Violence Court Program – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #27
Any district or municipal court of record of Oklahoma may now establish and maintain a domestic violence court program. The court will consolidate cases that arise in the context of a domestic violence incident. A "domestic violence court" is a specialized judicial process for domestic matters both civil and criminal in nature that arise out of the same family or domestic … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Court Program – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #27
Immunity For Business Owners For Weapons While In The Scope Of Employment – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #26
A person, property owner, tenant, employer, holder of an event permit, place of worship, or business entity that doesn't prohibit the carrying of a concealed or unconcealed weapon is immune from liability arising from the carrying of a concealed or unconcealed weapon. The incident must now occur while in the scope of employment. The incident must either happen on the property … [Read more...] about Immunity For Business Owners For Weapons While In The Scope Of Employment – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #26
Handgun Added To Definitions In Self-Defense and Firearms Acts – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #25
Under the Oklahoma Firearms Act, a handgun is now the same thing as a pistol. The definition of those items changed from any firearm capable of discharging a projectile to any firearm capable of discharging single or multiple projectiles from a single round of ammunition. The pistol/handgun must still be composed of any material that may reasonably be expected to be able to … [Read more...] about Handgun Added To Definitions In Self-Defense and Firearms Acts – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #25