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Our Broken Arrow Criminal Lawyers help clients throughout Oklahoma that have been charged with a crime. If you’ve been accused of a felony or misdemeanor, chances are you have a thousand questions. From felony charges to misdemeanor charges we’ve done them all. When you’re charged with a crime you don’t have to go it alone. The Oklahoma Districts attorneys are serious about prosecuting crimes. They have years of experience and the power of the government behind them. They’ll use tactics and tricks to try and get their conviction. If you’ve been convicted of a crime and are interested in sealing your criminal record read on. Otherwise review our criminal defense blog for other topics of interest.

Reason To Expunge a Criminal Record

One of the worst parts of having a brush with the law is having your arrest record or conviction available to the public eye. Imagine losing a job opportunity or having your good reputation at stake because someone took the time to do a background check. Expungements can seal your court and arrest records. Broken Arrow Criminal Lawyers can help with this process and make it as simple as possible.

Expungements in Broken Arrow

If you were convicted or arrested for a misdemeanor or non-violent felony in Oklahoma, you may be eligible to get those crimes expunged off your criminal record. Recent changes in the law have allowed expungments to be effective immediately for some convictions and available to others that were not previously expungeable. A Petition for Expungement must be filed with the court. In order for the court to hear and grant the expungement, all the proper notice requirements must be met. Broken Arrow Criminal Lawyers can get you started.

Oklahoma Expungement Requirements

  1. You must be qualified. This can require a certain time having elapsed since you were convicted or the successful completion of a deferred sentence. 
  2. A Petition for Expungement. This must be filed with the Court in the district where the incident occurred. 
  3. The crime you want to expunge cant be a violent crime
  4. Attending the hearing. Make sure you attend the hearing and get the hearing order signed by everyone in attendance. 

Broken Arrow Criminal Lawyers

Oklahoma criminal defense reform has helped those with criminal records. If you’ve got a criminal past and want to expunge the record our Criminal Record Expungement Lawyers can help. Expungements in Oklahoma will seal your court and arrest records. Once the expungement is approved by the Court it’s almost like the crime never happened. To determine if you qualify to have a misdemeanor or felony expunged, speak with a Broken Arrow Criminal Lawyer. We handle expungements all the time. Call us for a free consultation.

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New Expungement Laws in Oklahoma

The New Expungement Laws in Oklahoma make sealing your criminal record much easier. For those who have a criminal record in Oklahoma, the new changes to expungement laws taking effect November 2019 come as good news indeed. While there are still limitations on who is eligible and what records can be expunged, it is now possible for many more people to have their criminal records expunged. This leads the way to many benefits, like being able to find a higher paying job because there is no longer… Read More

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How Does the Plain View Doctrine Work in Oklahoma Criminal Cases?

When law enforcement officers gather evidence, they must protect your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures, however, one important exception to the warrant requirement is the Plain View Doctrine. This rule often comes up in Oklahoma criminal cases and can significantly impact whether evidence is admissible in court. What Is the Plain View Doctrine? The Plain View Doctrine allows police officers to seize evidence without a search warrant if it is in “plain view.” If officers are lawfully present and see something that is obviously… Read More

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Domestic Abuse Crimes in Tulsa Oklahoma

Domestic abuse crimes in Tulsa mirror many of the cases found throughout Oklahoma. Its a crime that occurs most often in the context of partners fighting or otherwise causing harm to each other. The crime can be enhanced depending on the degree of injury or if it was done in the presence of a minor child. The Courts in Oklahoma prosecute people charged with the crime and usually seek maximum sentences under the law. Currently the State of Oklahoma is caught between two different beliefs. One belief… Read More

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What is The Felony Murder Rule and How Does It Apply in Oklahoma?

The felony murder rule is a legal doctrine that imposes criminal liability for a death that occurs during the commission of certain felonies, even if the defendant did not directly cause the death. In Oklahoma, this rule deters dangerous felonies by holding individuals accountable for unintended consequences. However, its broad application can lead to complex legal cases. Understanding the Felony Murder Rule For the felony murder rule to apply, the prosecution must prove that the death was directly related to the commission of the felony. The death… Read More

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