State of Oklahoma v. Omar Hassan Littles

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:

LEWD MOLESTATION, in violation of 21 O.S. 1123.A, Class: A3
and
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, in violation of 21 O.S. 843.5.H, Class: A3

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Oklahoma’s child sexual exploitation laws are primarily outlined in Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 843.5.

Key Elements and Scope

• Definition: The willful or malicious sexual exploitation of a child under the age of 18. This encompasses activities such as child prostitution, sex trafficking, and the pornographic photographing, filming, or depiction of a child.

• Caretakers and Enablers: Parents, guardians, or any person responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of a child who willfully enables, permits, or encourages sexual exploitation face the same felony charges as an active perpetrator.

Classification and Penalties

• General Child Sexual Exploitation (Victims 12 and older): Classified as a felony (Class A3 felony) punishable by up to life imprisonment, a county jail term of up to 1 year, and/or a fine between $500 and $5,000.

• Victims Under 12 Years of Age: If the victim is under 12, it is treated as a severe felony (Class A1 felony) carrying an enhanced mandatory sentence of 25 years to life imprisonment.

• The 85% Rule: Sentences for these offenses fall under Oklahoma’s 85% rule, meaning the convicted person must serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole.

Sex Offender Registration

• A conviction for child sexual exploitation in Oklahoma mandates Level 3 lifelong sex offender registration, which requires periodic address verification and local reporting requirements.

JUDGE SHARON HOLMES: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY KATE HUNTER. STATE REPRESENTED BY ALAN JAMIESON. COURT REPORTER LIZ JONES. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL, AND NON-JURY TRIAL. DEFENDANT ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE STATE. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO:

COUNT 1) TWENTY (20) YEARS IN CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AT 85%. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS.

COUNT 2) LIFE IN CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTEMENT OF CORRECTIONS AT 85%. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS.

ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY. DEFENDANT NOT TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED. DEFENDANT MUST REGISTER UNDER THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS AND 85% RULE. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT ISSUED TO JAIL. BOND EXONERATED.