In March of 2017 a Broken Arrow English professor was arrested on complaints of running a red light and driving under the influence. While handcuffed during the arrest, the teacher lunged at the arresting officer. He hit the officer with the handcuffs and tried to continue physically attacking the officer. This resulted in felony Assault and Battery on an Officer charges. If you find yourself in a situation like this, the following article explains the legal ramifications and what you may face. LAWS: Assault and Battery on… Read More
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Possession of a Stolen Vehicle in Oklahoma
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle in Oklahoma: As you can probably guess, possession of a stolen vehicle is a crime. Under 47 Okl.St.Ann. § 4-103, there must be certain factors present before the court can convict you on the charge. These include: – You must know the vehicle is stolen; – Have possession of the vehicle; and – You cannot have any legal grounds to have the vehicle. “Legal grounds” would be that you legitimately believe you bought the vehicle or the vehicle is yours and you… 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