Domestic Violence: Basic Elements Tulsa County Child Abuse Charges and Domestic Violence have only a few requirements to meet for a court to be able to convict. First there must be some type of assault and/or battery. But the target of the assault or battery must fall into one of these categories: someone you are or have dated, a family member, or a co-parent. You can find this under 21 O.S. § 644(c). If the state cannot prove one of these elements, then it is likely you will… Read More
Shooting with intent to kill is a felony crime in Oklahoma. The law takes shooting with intent to kill very seriously. As a result, the law considers any type of firearm under 21 Okl.St.Ann. § 652(A). So using something like a bow-and-arrow or other non-gun firearm would also fall into this arena. Further, “purposefully” shooting the weapon at another person intending to kill or with the knowledge that death is a possibility, can face these charges. This statute does not address self-defense claims, nor does it leave… Read More
Failing to pay criminal fines and court costs is more than a single problem. First, it may be difficult to find steady employment after an arrest. If you cannot find a job, you may be subject to re-arrest and increased penalties. For example, a Tulsa area man was released after serving his sentence, but had a heavy court fine. Unable to find work because of his criminal record, the man became homeless and eventually went back to prison for stealing $14 worth of food. Daily incarceration rates in… Read More
A Deferred or Suspended Sentence in Tulsa causes confusion for people involved in criminal defense. During criminal court proceedings, you may hear the terms deferred sentence or suspended sentence. While both sentences are preferable to jail time, they differ from each other. These are important differences and will affect how you will act after receiving the sentence. Below we explain those differences and what they mean to you. Deferred Sentence—What it is and what it means: In essence, a deferred sentence is when you enter a plea… Read More
FBI Statistics show that in the last decade alone child pornography and arrests have had a 2500% increase. In 2011 the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children report over 17.3 million images and videos of children were online. Further, at any point up to 50,000 people may be trading and disbursing child pornography videos and images consistently. Child pornography is an extremely serious charge. If you face these charges, this article will explain more about them and the penalties they incur. Child Pornography Laws Federal Statutes… Read More
Oklahoma human trafficking is a very serious charge. In April of 2017, police arrested Sarah Garland—a members of Tulsa’s most wanted list—for grooming a 15 year old girl for prostitution. Garland and another woman, Misty Weathers (aka: Misty Hayes), face charges of Oklahoma human trafficking, child pornography, lewd molestation, forcible sodomy and more. These charges arose from police finding a video of Garland and the other woman performing sexual acts upon the 15 year old girl. Human Trafficking is an extremely serious charge. While most trafficking is… Read More
Prescriptions by Fraud Charges in Oklahoma on are the rise. In the summer of 2016 a Coweta doctor was charged by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics for obtaining prescriptions by fraud. He would write prescriptions to patients he did not treat to acquire the drugs for himself. Further, the doctor wrote many fraudulent prescriptions in the names of his friends and family. If you or a loved one is in a similar situation, read on to understand the charges and how we can help. Elements of Prescriptions… Read More
The Difference Between Assault and Battery in Tulsa is an important question. If you face charges of assault and battery you may be facing more than a single charge. The laws are somewhat confusing on this topic. For instance, a battery may include an assault, but an assault cannot also be a battery. The law makes a distinction between “assault” and “battery”. This article will help you understand the difference between assault and battery in Tulsa and potential ways to beat the defend against the criminal charge. What is… Read More
Fighting Tulsa Statutory Rape Charges require a criminal defense attorney with experience. When most people imagine statutory rape, they think of strange situations like that of 37-year-old Oklahoma nurse Amy Blose. She is currently in jail serving a 15 year sentence for statutory rape of a teenage boy. After her arrest she attempted to send a note to her victim. It was in a breakfast burrito another teenager was asked to deliver. However, statutory rape is often a result of two teenagers having a sexual relationship when… Read More
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