Oklahoma § 21-647 - Punishment for aggravated assault and battery
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-647 — Punishment for aggravated assault and battery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-647. Punishment for aggravated assault and battery
Aggravated assault and battery shall be a Class B5 felony
offense and shall be punished by imprisonment in the State
Penitentiary not exceeding five (5) years, or by imprisonment in a
county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not more
than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and
imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1951, p. 59, § 2. Amended by Laws 1957, p. 162, § 3;
Laws 2002, c. 460, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 149,
eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-647
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-647 cover?
Section 21-647 ("Punishment for aggravated assault and battery") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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