The crime of embezzlement is charged either as a felony or a misdemeanor. The determining factor is the value of the property that is said to have been embezzled. If the property value is under five hundred dollars the crime is charged as a misdemeanor subjecting the accused to the possibility of up to not more than 1 year in the county jail and fines. For property embezzled that is valued in excess of $500.00, and depending on incremental amounts thereafter, up to $25,000.00 or more, the… Read More
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Tulsa Criminal Sentencing Options
If you made a mistake and wish to find a way to avoid trial and a potentially lengthy jail sentence, you do have a myriad of options available to you in Oklahoma state court. These options can take the form of pretrial diversion or a plea offer. Pretrial diversion is a court intervention plan. The prosecutor organizes and oversees the various diversion programs. In order to participate in diversion, the prosecutor must first screen you for a program. Each diversion program has different eligibility requirements. Often, the prosecutor… Read More
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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
Tulsa Gun Charge Attorneys
Oklahoma gun laws are relatively lenient in permitting Oklahoman’s to own and carry firearms. A permit is not required to purchase a rifle, shotgun or handgun. This does not however absolve one of the responsibility to obey the law when carrying or using firearms. Using a firearm in the commission of a crime is a serious offense in Oklahoma and is prosecuted vigorously. If you have been charged with a gun-related crime, you should immediately seek the legal representation of an experienced Tulsa gun charge attorneys. Oklahoma… Read More
Proving Receiving Stolen Property in Tulsa
The crime of receiving stolen property is a relatively straightforward concept. If you purchase or receive stolen property, even if you didn’t know that it was stolen, you could be charged with the crime of receiving stolen property. Receiving stolen property is a felony and the penalties for being convicted are up to five years in the State Penitentiary, a fine of up to $500 or both. And you don’t even have to purchase the goods. If you merely agree to store the merchandise on the property you… Read More
Tulsa Gun Possession Attorney
Gun Charges in Oklahoma One of the most heated debates on the national level in recent years is gun control. It seems that not a week goes by that there isn’t some sort of shooting or mass violence that draws national media attention and gun control is usually the proposed political solution to the problem of gun violence. Over the years gun control has gotten stricter and stricter and Oklahoma has followed the nation’s lead. Gun control and regulation fall under both the state of Oklahoma and federal… Read More