Shaken Baby Crimes and Child Abuse Charges in Oklahoma

Shaken Baby Crimes

Shaken Baby Crimes are aggressively prosecuted by the District Attorneys office. In Oklahoma, harming a child through shaking is a severe offense. This can be child abuse, specifically by causing non-accidental trauma. Shaking a baby often leads to what is medically referred to as shaken baby syndrome. This is called (SBS), and is characterized by severe brain injury. When a baby is shaken, even for a few seconds, it can cause irreversible damage or even death. This is because of the delicate nature of a baby’s brain… Read More

Possession of a Stolen Vehicle in Oklahoma

Deferred vs. Suspended Sentence

 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