A License Suspended For DUI in Oklahoma will remain suspended for a period of time depending on the crime. The truth is that unless you win a jury trial and an acquittal of all DUI charges, this suspension will follow you for a period of time. Although the whole process involving a DUI is gut wrenching the suspension of your drivers licensee can be the worst punishment of all. It’s easy to see how a suspended driving licensee impacts everything in life. This can be anything from… Read More
It seems that sometimes people get protective orders in Oklahoma at almost the drop of a hat. When this happens to you defending against a protective order is crucial to your future. There is a very specific process that the courts require both parties to go through. Please note that the specific legal procedures and requirements may vary depending on your jurisdiction. This procedure is governed by Oklahoma statutes but may very from county to county. If a person fails to follow the procedure they could face… Read More
APC charges In Oklahoma may seem a little confusing. When can you get in trouble for driving under the influence when you’re not really driving? It’s a bit of a trick question, but it is true that in Oklahoma, you can get the same penalties and the same license revocation as with a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction. This is even if you weren’t actually driving the vehicle. The law of actual physical control means that you can just be sitting in the driver’s seat with… Read More
Civil asset forfeiture, also known as property forfeiture, occurs when law enforcement confiscates property that is believed to be related to a crime. It shocks people to find out that the government will actively seek assets to seize in our state. Oklahoma has some of the harshest civil property laws in the country. That is, there is a relatively low bar for law enforcement in Oklahoma to seize and keep citizens’ assets. The reality is that in many forfeiture cases the government may not even bring charges… Read More
Larceny Crimes in Oklahoma are serious crimes that could land a person in jail or with a criminal record. There are many types of larceny in Oklahoma. The offense could be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on what kind of larceny you are charged with. It is essential to understand precisely what classification of larceny you are being charged with. Because of the range of larceny offenses, your larceny charge could result in serious jail time. How Is Larceny Defined In Oklahoma? In legal… Read More
Not Paying Traffic Tickets In Oklahoma can make what was a difficult situation more painful. Getting pulled over when driving can be a stressful experience on its own. No one enjoys seeing the red and blue lights flashing behind their car. When you get a traffic ticket on top of being stopped by a police officer, you may not know how to proceed. Your traffic ticket will disclose whether you are required to go to court or pay a fine. An misdemeanor attorney can represent you in… Read More
DUI Marijuana in Tulsa is a crime that happens more often then many people think. Driving under the influence of marijuana in Oklahoma is similar to driving under the influence of alcohol. This is because in either case, the driver is impaired. Among other things, someone who drives while high on weed might have a tough time paying attention to the road, a tough time seeing the road (e.g. judging distances), slower reaction time, and reduced coordination. They could endanger themselves and their passengers, other drivers and… Read More
A DUI trial in Tulsa is not the same as drunk driving cases in most States. The great majority of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases in Oklahoma never go to trial, mostly because working with a knowledgeable DUI attorney can result in a positive outcome that might not involve a trial at all. This may also be because the DUI lawyer is able to work out alternative sentencing and probation deals that out weigh the consequences of a first time DUI charge. Whether you go to… Read More
Getting arrested and charged with rape can turn your entire life upside down. The consequences of getting convicted in Oklahoma are most harsh: with this felony crime you might be imprisoned for the rest of your life, your career will likely be ruined, you will become a registered sex offender, and your family might abandon you. For this reason, you should take a rape charge very seriously and hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights and try to get you out of this… Read More
Its not unusual that our criminal defense lawyers get your Tulsa shoplifting charge dismissed or reduced but there are things that must be done. Petit larceny in Oklahoma refers to all larceny that is not grand larceny. Shoplifting is charged as grand or petit larceny depending on the stolen merchandise value. The rub on how its charged is often times in what the prosecutor claims as the value of the merchandise. Negotiating For a Dismissal or Reduced Charge Witnesses often disappear and evidence gets lost as criminal… Read More