How long do you go to jail for Domestic Violence in Oklahoma?
The length of jail time for domestic violence in Oklahoma can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the severity of the offense. The maximum sentence for domestic abuse in Oklahoma is one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. The maximum range of punishment for felony…
What You Need to Know if you are charged with domestic violence in Oklahoma
What You Need to Know if you are charged with domestic violence in Oklahoma This article was written to answer the most common questions on defending a domestic violence case in Oklahoma and what you need to know, if you are charged with domestic violence in Oklahoma. Domestic violence cases and…
What is the Statute of Limitations in Domestic Violence Cases
Is there a Statute of Limitations on Domestic Violence Allegations in Oklahoma? Yes, there is a statute of limitations on domestic violence allegations in Oklahoma. The purpose of statute of limitations is to protect individuals from being forced to defend against criminal allegations long after the fact when evidence that…
What are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Oklahoma?
Drug Trafficking is a serious offense in Oklahoma, like most states, and the punishment ranges for drug trafficking and aggravated drug trafficking are the most serious non-violent felony punishments under Oklahoma law. Most offenses in Oklahoma allow for probation and potentially a deferred sentence to avoid a conviction; however, drug…
Should I File a McGirt Motion to Dismiss My Case?
McGirt vs. Oklahoma – Should I File a McGirt Motion to Dismiss My Case? Hundreds, if not thousands of Oklahoma criminal defendants and convicts in Oklahoma may now be able to file a motion to dismiss their case due to a recent decision by the United States Supreme Court addressing…
How Serious is the Crime of Selling Alcohol to Minors?
It is no news to anyone many minors, those under the age of 21, want to drink alcohol and that minors that want alcohol will go to nearly any extent to obtain alcohol. In an effort to obtain alcohol, minors will often bribe staff at gas stations and liquor stores…
What are the Requirements for Expungement in Oklahoma?
What is an Expungement? An expungement is simply a tool that prevents the public from having access to court records and/or arrest records. In Oklahoma, an expungement does not erase your criminal record, rather it seals it from public access. When you obtain an expungement order from an Oklahoma district…
Myths of Arrest and Criminal Defense Lawyers
Myth 1: Hiring an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Makes You Look Guilty Many myths exist concerning being arrested for an alleged crime and hiring a criminal defense lawyer in Oklahoma City. The most common myth about criminal defense lawyers is hiring an experienced criminal lawyer makes you look guilty. This…