Forcible sodomy - Oklahoma Sexual Assault Laws

In Oklahoma, the criminal charge of Forcible sodomy is classified as a Statutory Felony .

Forcible sodomy Crime & Punishment in Oklahoma :

The Oklahoma code § 888 defines one degrees of the crime forcible sodomy, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Forcible sodomy - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony STATUTORY	Any person who forces another person to engage in the detestable and abominable crime against nature. The crime of forcible sodomy shall include sodomy committed upon a person who is at least sixteen years of age but less than twenty years of age and is a student of any public or private secondary school, junior high or high school, or public vocational school, with a person who is eighteen years of age or older and is employed by the same school system. . Any person who forces another person to engage in the detestable and abominable crime against nature. The crime of forcible sodomy shall include sodomy committed by a state, county, municipal or political subdivision employee or a contractor or an employee of a contractor of the state, a county, a municipality or political subdivision of this state upon a person who is under the legal custody, supervision or authority of a state agency. Any person who forces another person to engage in the detestable and abominable crime against nature. The crime of forcible sodomy shall include sodomy accomplished with any person by means of force, violence, or threats of force or violence. Any person who forces another person to engage in the detestable and abominable crime against nature. The crime of forcible sodomy shall include sodomy committed upon a person incapable through mental illness or any unsoundness of mind. Any person who forces another person to engage in the detestable and abominable crime against nature. The crime of forcible sodomy shall include sodomy committed by a person over age eighteen upon a person under sixteen.	Maximum sentence of 20 years

Oklahoma law allows forcible sodomy to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Oklahoma Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Forcible sodomy defined in other states :

Forcible sodomy is a charge in a total of three other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Missouri	Felony	10 years to life; 5 years to life
Utah	First degree felony	A maximum of life in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000
Virginia	Felony	Maximum of life in prison

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