The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has three area men in custody, all of whom have been accused of making lewd proposals to and soliciting sexual acts from a minor. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the three cases, these men could face significant penalties if they are convicted of the sex crimes, including jail time, …
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has three area men in custody, all of whom have been accused of making lewd proposals to and soliciting sexual acts from a minor. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the three cases, these men could face significant penalties if they are convicted of the sex crimes, including jail time, hefty fines, mandatory registration as a convicted sex offender, and more. If you are facing charges for a sex crime against children in Oklahoma, your first course of action should be to contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers at Oklahoma Legal Center. With our experienced attorneys on your side, you can protect your legal rights and build a strong defense in your case.
Sex Crimes Against Children in Oklahoma
Wallace Walters, 46, and Bobby Anderson, 26, were arrested on March 22, after the men made lewd and sexual proposals to an undercover task-force officer on Craigslist that the men believed to be a teen boy. The undercover officer was posing on Craigslist as a 15-year-old boy, and both Walters and Anderson agreed to meet him at a local restaurant. When the men arrived at the restaurant and didn’t see the child, they left the area, but both were arrested a short time later. On March 25, the Internet Crimes Against Children task force arrested 40-year-old Johnnie Jones on similar charges, after he also agreed to meet a person he believed was a 15-year-old boy.
OK Officials Cracking Down on Sex Crimes Involving Minors
All three Oklahoma men are facing charges for making lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child and violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act. Under Oklahoma law, sex crimes perpetrated against children are considered serious offenses and are punished accordingly, particularly those committed online. As the Internet becomes more and more accessible for young children, the prevalence of Internet sex crimes is on the rise. In response to this trend, Oklahoma officials have taken a strong stance on sex crimes against children, and have even established task forces to combat such offenses.
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The penalties associated with Internet sex crimes involving minors are severe; a conviction for such a crime could result in a prison sentence of up to ten years, up to $10,000 in fines, or both. In addition, those convicted of Oklahoma sex crimes against children are typically required to register as a sex offender with the state, which establishes restrictions on where offenders can live and work. If you have been charged with a sex crime in Oklahoma, consult our knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center for legal help. Our law firm is located in Oklahoma City, and our lawyers have years of experienced protecting the rights of individuals charged with sex crimes throughout the state.