DUI crimes in Oklahoma are charged as either felony or misdemeanor offenses. In terms of the number of cases most DUI cases are misdemeanors. In terms of the severity of punishment a DUI felony in Oklahoma carries a much more severe sentence. Whether a DUI is charged as a felony or misdemeanor is very specific and is set out by Oklahoma criminal statutes. Basically the number of times a persons been convicted of DUI and the severity of the DUI determine how its charged. Felony DUI Crimes… Read More
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Animal Cruelty Crimes in Oklahoma
Animal Cruelty Crimes in Oklahoma are serious and many times over charged by the District Attorney in Tulsa. Mistreatment of animals is a sad reality of life but be careful the emotions of the Police can cloud what they thinks a crimes and whats not. Fortunately Oklahoma has made laws that aim to protect animals and to convict someone they have to meet the elements of the crime. These laws also dole out some serious penalties. Title 21 O.S.§1685 makes it a felony to willfully or maliciously harm… Read More
Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Crimes
Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Crimes can cause you your freedom. In February of 2017, a Pawhuska substitute teacher was charged with indecent exposure. She told a class of high school students that she was not wearing underwear, then proceeded to do cartwheels in front of the class while wearing a skirt. A student uploaded the Snapchat online and as a result the teacher was arrested. The punishments for Oklahoma indecent exposure crimes are actually quite harsh. They are more strict than a simple misdemeanor charge. Read on to… Read More