Health care fraud is one of the most aggressively investigated and prosecuted white-collar crimes in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Allegations of fraudulent billing, false claims, kickbacks, or misuse of government health care programs can expose medical professionals and business owners to significant criminal and financial consequences. A health care fraud investigation can impact far more than a person’s freedom. It may threaten professional licenses, medical practices, careers, finances, and reputations that took years to build. Understanding the nature of these charges and the defenses that… Read More

Selling Alcohol to a Minor is a crime with serious consequences. In Oklahoma, a simple oversight behind a retail counter or bar can quickly spiral into a criminal record. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 37A § 6-120, it is strictly illegal for any person to sell, furnish, or give alcoholic beverages to an individual under twenty-one (21) years of age. Law enforcement agencies—including local police and the Oklahoma ABLE Commission—frequently run sting operations in Tulsa using underage buyers to catch businesses off guard. If you are a bartender,… Read More

Being arrested because another state wants you returned to face criminal charges can be confusing, stressful, and intimidating. Whether you are accused of a crime, violated probation, or failed to appear in court, extradition is the legal process that allows one state to transfer an individual from another state back to the jurisdiction seeking prosecution. For individuals arrested in Oklahoma on an out-of-state warrant, understanding how extradition works can reduce uncertainty and help ensure important legal rights are protected throughout the process. What Is Extradition? Extradition is… Read More

A criminal defense attorney should do more than appear in court. If you are charged with a crime in Oklahoma, your lawyer should help you understand the charge, protect your rights, review the evidence, explain your options, and prepare a defense strategy based on the facts. 1. A Clear Explanation of the Charges Your attorney should explain what the State has charged, whether the case is a misdemeanor or felony, the possible punishment, and what the prosecutor must prove. You should not be left guessing about what… Read More

If police want to interview you in Oklahoma about a criminal investigation, the safer choice is usually to remain silent and ask for an attorney before answering questions. Many people believe they can explain the situation and avoid charges. Sometimes that is true, but many times the interview only gives law enforcement more evidence. Remaining silent does not make you guilty. It means you are protecting your rights until you understand the accusation, the evidence, and the legal risks. Police Interviews Are Not Casual Conversations A police… Read More

Theft crimes are usually felonies in Oklahoma when the value of the property reaches the felony threshold, when the property is taken directly from another person, when the law treats the specific type of theft more seriously, or when the defendant’s prior criminal history increases the punishment. Theft is not one single charge. Oklahoma law includes different theft-related offenses, including larceny, shoplifting, embezzlement, burglary, robbery, identity theft, false pretenses, bogus checks, and receiving stolen property. The most common question is whether the charge is a misdemeanor or… Read More