Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-3

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Crime and public offense defined

Official statutory text

A crime or public offense is an act or omission forbidden by

law, and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the

following punishments:

1. Death;

2. Imprisonment;

3. Fine;

4. Removal from office; or

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 33

5. Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor,

trust, or profit, under this state.

R.L. 1910, § 2084. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 10, eff. July 1,

1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999.

NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective

date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 10 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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