Oklahoma robbery laws are complex and require the help of one of our Tulsa criminal lawyers. According to city data, 920 robberies occurred in Tulsa during 2014. This is a relatively high average for a city the size of Tulsa. Further, Tulsa’s New on 6 anchor, Lori Fullbright posted an article on August 30th, 2016 discussing the robbery of a Tulsa defense attorney in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon in downtown. Because robbery is on the rise, it is also more likely a person will be… Read More
Tulsa Public Intoxication Lawyers
Our Tulsa Public Intoxication Lawyers can help you regardless of the alcohol related crime you’ve been charged with. When alcohol is served at any event, it is common that at least one person drinks too much becoming intoxicated. If done in public, this could lead to arrest and fines. In fact, thousands of people find themselves under arrest for public intoxication each year. In Tulsa alone 3,000-4,000 arrests occur annually solely for public drunkenness. What Tulsa Public Intoxication Encompasses: To be charged with public intoxication you must… Read More
Oklahoma Application to Revoke Sentence
An Oklahoma Application to Revoke probation is a serious problem. When a person is found guilty of a crime which did not result in a death, then they are eligible for a suspended sentence. This means, that a plea of guilty enters and the defendant must complete a set of tasks during a probationary period or otherwise face jail time. Many people complete the probationary period and are free to go. However, if you fail to complete them, then an Application to Revoke may file against you. What is… Read More
Driving With a Suspended License
Driving with a Suspended License in Tulsa or anywhere in Oklahoma is a crime. Recent news media has focused additional attention on the crime. A motorcyclist died in May 2016 when hit from behind by a man driving under suspension. The driver of the car, Mario Cherry, had a suspended license due to previous charges. Further, he has a record of 23 arrests in the last 24 years. Mr. Cherry was free on bail regarding a robbery charge when the accident took place reports News OK. Because… Read More
Fleeing or Eluding an Officer is a Crime in Tulsa
We have all seen the movies where criminals avoid capture through a risky and often adrenaline-inducing car chase scenes. While these are exciting to see in theaters, a real life car chase can result in especially devastating consequences. This includes not only police officers, but highway patrolmen and state game wardens. Whether fleeing through fear or for some other reason, we can help you navigate the legal system when it comes to fighting charges of eluding an officer. Elements of Eluding an Officer: To be convicted of… Read More
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Interfering with an Emergency Call in Tulsa County
Interfering with an Emergency Call in Oklahoma is a crime. Often interfering with an emergency call occurs during the commission of other crimes. This can be during an assault and battery, a robbery, or a domestic dispute. For instance in Oklahoma case Flury v. KIDS INK INC., a woman attempted to make an emergency call during an assault and battery she suffered at the hands of her supervisor. He grabbed her wrist, bruising it, as he physically stopped her from calling 911 when they got into a heated… Read More
Defending Breaking and Entering in Tulsa
In Oklahoma Breaking and Entering is more common than you think. Often people don’t realize they’re committing the offense. The simple act of even pushing an ajar door open can count as breaking and entering. If you receive charges of breaking and entering let us help. The following contains more information on how to recognize breaking and entering. Tulsa Lawyer Discusses Breaking and Entering: Oklahoma Statute Title 21 § 1438 defines the crime. You must “intentionally,” or “willfully” enter into a structure without the owner’s or dweller’s… Read More
Tulsa Criminal Lawyers Describing False Impersonation in Oklahoma
False impersonation in Oklahoma is charged as felony. We have all been in a position to sign another person’s name on a contract or some sort of official document. Even simply writing your spouse’s name on a check or contract can lead to trouble. While it may seem harmless, this can be one of many forms of false impersonation in Oklahoma. Other forms include: falsely presenting oneself in a marriage, falsely representing oneself before a bail officer or court, and acting in a way to make the… Read More
Tulsa Criminal Lawyers Discuss Reckless Handling of a Firearm
Reckless Handling of a Firearm is a tricky offense. Take for instance, the 1985 Oklahoma case of Withers v. State. Danny Withers received charges of reckless handling of a firearm. After leaving a bar in the early hours of the morning, he drew his weapon in anticipation of a brawl. He and his two friends were significantly outnumbered. His threatening shot above the heads of the possible attackers was reckless handling of a firearm because he discharged the shot outside of a bar where intoxicated people were… Read More
Tulsa Lawyers Discuss Harboring a Fugitive
Harboring a fugitive is not an outdated crime that only exists in movies and crime novels. It is a real occurrence and still happens here in Oklahoma. For example, in the 1986 Oklahoma case of Shockley v. State a father refused to allow police to speak with his 15 year old son, who was suspected of murder. He then helped his son attempt to flee by providing him with a vehicle and cash. The father received a seven year prison sentence and the label of felon for… Read More