A Motion to Accelerate can play a key role in criminal cases. In Oklahoma criminal law, many defendants receive deferred sentences as part of their plea agreement. A deferred sentence allows the defendant to avoid a permanent conviction on their record if they successfully complete probation and meet all court-ordered requirements. However, if the State believes that the defendant has violated the terms of probation, the prosecutor may file a Motion to Accelerate. Understanding a Deferred Sentence Before looking at the Motion to Accelerate, it’s important to understand what a… Read More