What Is The Crime Of Receiving Stolen Property in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, receiving stolen property is a crime that involves knowingly acquiring or possessing property that has been stolen. This must be with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of their property. This charge is a theft or crime of honesty similar to a larceny charge. Although this crime is not considered a crime of violence, the District Attorneys in Oklahoma prosecutes this kind of crime with extra purpose because its not a victimless crime. Charged as a Misdemeanor of Felony The classification as a felony… Read More

What Is Asset Forfeiture In A Criminal Case In Oklahoma?

Civil asset forfeiture, also known as property forfeiture, occurs when law enforcement confiscates property that is believed to be related to a crime. It shocks people to find out that the government will actively seek assets to seize in our state. Oklahoma has some of the harshest civil property laws in the country. That is, there is a relatively low bar for law enforcement in Oklahoma to seize and keep citizens’ assets. The reality is that in many forfeiture cases the government may not even bring charges… Read More

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Attorney Discusses Oklahoma Robbery Laws

Oklahoma robbery laws are complex and require the help of one of our Tulsa criminal lawyers. According to city data, 920 robberies occurred in Tulsa during 2014. This is a relatively high average for a city the size of Tulsa. Further, Tulsa’s New on 6 anchor, Lori Fullbright posted an article on August 30th, 2016 discussing the robbery of a Tulsa defense attorney in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon in downtown. Because robbery is on the rise, it is also more likely a person will be… Read More

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Interfering with an Emergency Call in Tulsa County

Interfering with an Emergency Call in Oklahoma is a crime. Often interfering with an emergency call occurs during the commission of other crimes. This can be during an assault and battery, a robbery, or a domestic dispute. For instance in Oklahoma case Flury v. KIDS INK INC., a woman attempted to make an emergency call during an assault and battery she suffered at the hands of her supervisor. He grabbed her wrist, bruising it, as he physically stopped her from calling 911 when they got into a heated… Read More

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Defending Breaking and Entering in Tulsa

In Oklahoma Breaking and Entering is more common than you think. Often people don’t realize they’re committing the offense. The simple act of even pushing an ajar door open can count as breaking and entering. If you receive charges of breaking and entering let us help. The following contains more information on how to recognize breaking and entering. Tulsa Lawyer Discusses Breaking and Entering: Oklahoma Statute Title 21 § 1438 defines the crime. You must “intentionally,” or “willfully” enter into a structure without the owner’s or dweller’s… Read More

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Tulsa Criminal Lawyers Describing False Impersonation in Oklahoma

False impersonation in Oklahoma is charged as felony. We have all been in a position to sign another person’s name on a contract or some sort of official document. Even simply writing your spouse’s name on a check or contract can lead to trouble. While it may seem harmless, this can be one of many forms of false impersonation in Oklahoma. Other forms include: falsely presenting oneself in a marriage, falsely representing oneself before a bail officer or court, and acting in a way to make the… Read More

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Tulsa Lawyers Discuss Harboring a Fugitive

Harboring a fugitive is not an outdated crime that only exists in movies and crime novels. It is a real occurrence and still happens here in Oklahoma. For example, in the 1986 Oklahoma case of Shockley v. State a father refused to allow police to speak with his 15 year old son, who was suspected of murder. He then helped his son attempt to flee by providing him with a vehicle and cash. The father received a seven year prison sentence and the label of felon for… Read More

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Tulsa Criminal Lawyer Explains Domestic Violence in Presence of a Child

Domestic violence in Tulsa is a serious crime. A conviction could land you in Jail. You could also have a criminal record that will follow you until expunged. We all know the horror stories of a child caught up in domestic abuse. According to The Domestic Violence Round-table, an estimated 3-4 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year. Even if the child is not the immediate victim, it can be traumatizing. Children often experience anxiousness, fear, and isolation during these incidents. Domestic Violence and What… Read More

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Tulsa lawyers Discuss Malicious Injury to Property

Malicious Injury to Property is no minor occurrence in Oklahoma. OSBI has estimated over 450,000 property crimes occur annually. Further, over 100,000 of those property crimes are acts of vandalism, or legally “malicious injury” to property. This is a significant amount. Malicious Injury Defined: Title 21 §1760 of the Oklahoma Statutes states if any person “maliciously injures, defaces, or destroys any. . . . property” of someone else’s then they are guilty of malicious injury to property. This can range from graffiti on bridges and walls to… Read More

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Tulsa Lawyers Discuss Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Leaving the scene of an accident is illegal in Oklahoma. However, we all know the stories. Someone hits another vehicle, or in some cases a pedestrian, and flees the scene. Whether fleeing the scene because of shock or in an attempt to avoid punishment, let us help. Conversely, if you have been the victim of a hit-and-run, we are also here to help. What “Leaving the Scene of an Accident” Means: When an accident occurs, the people involved have several obligations under Oklahoma Statute 47 §10-104. First… Read More

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