What Happens if my Teenager is Arrested in Oklahoma?

What Happens if my Teenager is Arrested in Oklahoma?   When a teenager is arrested in Oklahoma, the immediate procedures are designed to ensure their rights are protected while addressing the alleged offense. The presumption is to identify and use the least restrictive means of confinement to ensure the teen’s…

Understanding Federal Tax Fraud in Oklahoma City

Understanding Federal Tax Fraud in Oklahoma City: Types, Penalties, and How to Protect Yourself Tax season can be stressful, but it’s crucial to navigate it honestly. Federal tax fraud is a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties, including hefty fines and even imprisonment. The IRS takes tax fraud…

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Can I Go to Jail for Stealing?

Theft, or stealing, is a crime that can have serious legal consequences in Oklahoma. If you’re facing theft charges, you might be wondering whether you could go to jail. The answer is yes—depending on the severity of the theft, jail time is a real possibility. However, the potential consequences you…

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Can I Go to Jail for Reckless Driving?

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Oklahoma, you may be wondering if jail time is a possibility. The short answer is yes, it’s possible. However, the severity of the penalty will depend on several factors. Reckless driving is considered a serious traffic offense in Oklahoma, and understanding what…

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What is Oklahoma’s New Four Strikes Law?

The new Four Strike Law in Oklahoma comes form Oklahoma House Bill 2153, which makes substantial changes to Oklahoma’s possession of drugs or possess of CDS offenses. The Four Strike Law, as discussed in detail below, aims to seriously increase the punishment for criminal defendants facing drug charges in Oklahoma…

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Does the Federal Government Have Jurisdiction Over Wire Fraud?

Yes, the federal government does have jurisdiction over wire fraud offenses based on the interstate element of electronic communications. In fact, wire fraud is the most widely prosecuted white collar crime in federal court. Part of the basis for this is that federal prosecutors use the broad application of wire…