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Can you Expunge Protective Orders in Tulsa
You can expunge protective orders in Tulsa but it takes a skilled expungment attorney in your corner. If you’ve had a protective order issued against you, you may not be aware that it will stay on your criminal record. An expungement can remove or change a court record of an arrest or criminal conviction for specified offenses. Can this process also apply to Victim Protective Orders in Tulsa? Short answer, yes! Under certain conditions required by Oklahoma Law, you may be able to expunge a protective order… Read More
How a Tulsa Public Intoxication Charge Can Affect Your Record and Career
A Tulsa public intoxication charge may seem minor compared to other offenses, but the consequences can be more serious than most people realize. If you’ve been arrested for public intoxication in Oklahoma, understanding the potential legal and social impacts is essential—especially if you want to protect your criminal record and future job prospects. Let’s dive into the basics of this charge. Legal Consequences of Public Intoxication in Oklahoma Under the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Title 37A, §6-101), it is unlawful to be intoxicated in public to… Read More
Search Warrant Tulsa Criminal Defense
Oklahoma courts recognize that the home is sacred, and your home enjoys the highest level of privacy protection in a criminal investigation context. Usually, if you refuse to voluntarily allow a police officer to enter your home to search for evidence, that police officer must obtain a search warrant. The application for search warrant will set forth facts that establish probable cause to believe that certain evidence will be found in your home. If these facts and allegations amount to probable cause, a neutral Oklahoma magistrate judge will… Read More
What Is The Difference Between Burglary And Trespassing In Oklahoma
Burglary and trespassing in Oklahoma can often be conflated as the same thing, but they have key differences. Oklahoma’s legal system defines and distinguishes between various offenses to maintain order as well as protect the rights of individuals. Two commonly misunderstood offenses are burglary and trespassing. Here we’ll delve into the key differences between burglary and trespassing in the state of Oklahoma. Not knowing these differences can be detrimental if you are facing one of these charges. Burglary In Oklahoma Burglary is a serious criminal offense that… Read More