Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments
Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-156: Duress defense
What this law says, in plain English
A person may claim duress as a defense if they committed a prohibited act due to reasonable belief of imminent death or serious bodily harm to themselves, their spouse, or child.
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