Q: Is it considered domestic violence in oklahoma to with hold food from your spouse , domestic partner , common law wife
Not allow them to eat anything because your not feeling well and did not cook for him because he left and stayed gone for about 2 hours giving the dog a ride when his whore lives down the road and he left me stranded with no money or transportation. And has been refusing to take my things to a storage unit and then take me to the hospital.
He has told me that I'm not allowed to eat any of his food because I'm not able to work and buy any because he threw me around messing up my spine and back.
A:
Well, I’m not sure I have enough information to give you any confident, legal advice. However, unless he is bedridden, and you are responsible for his care, or there is some legal status you possess where the law recognizes he is reliant upon you for his food, shelter, it’s highly unlikely that you’re committing any crime, certainly not domestic violence.
An archetypal example would be if he was some type of an invalid and required constant attention for food, bathing, medication. if you had some charge or duty to care for him recognized by law then there could be a problem of some type of neglect or abuse by a caretaker. However, based on the facts you have provided, as long as you don’t physically Attack him or touch him in an unwanted manner I’m not certain you’re committing any crime.
But, I do not represent you and you should immediately contact a seasoned criminal defense attorney or someone who practices some type of guardianship law for more precise guidance and advice. Best of luck!
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