Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-556
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Prosecutor advising the defense
Official statutory text
Every attorney who, having prosecuted or in any manner aided or
promoted any action or proceeding in any court, as district attorney
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 238
or other public prosecutor, afterward, directly or indirectly,
advises in relation to, or takes any part in the defense thereof, as
attorney or otherwise, or takes or receives any valuable
consideration from or on behalf of any defendant therein, upon any
understanding or agreement whatever, express or implied, having
relation to the defense thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and in
addition to the punishment prescribed therefor he shall forfeit his
license to practice.
promoted any action or proceeding in any court, as district attorney
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 238
or other public prosecutor, afterward, directly or indirectly,
advises in relation to, or takes any part in the defense thereof, as
attorney or otherwise, or takes or receives any valuable
consideration from or on behalf of any defendant therein, upon any
understanding or agreement whatever, express or implied, having
relation to the defense thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and in
addition to the punishment prescribed therefor he shall forfeit his
license to practice.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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