Deferred and Suspended Sentences in Wagoner County are very different from each other. Many people hear about deferred sentences and suspended sentences in law. However, not as many understand the intricacies and the differences in criminal sentencing. And they are, notably different. Below is a summary of the sentencing and how a deferment is different from a suspended sentence in a criminal case Deferred…
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Assault and Battery on an Officer
In April of 2017, an Oklahoma City man was charged with assault and battery on an officer. The man was tailgating an undercover police car. When the undercover car requested back up, the man fled. He eventually parked his vehicle and exited it. While walking down the sidewalk, the man was approached by another officer. Upon the confrontation with the officer, the man attacked…
Kidnapping Charges
Kidnapping is a crime that news outlets and Hollywood sensationalizes for audiences. However, it is more common than many people realize. For instance, approximately 203,000 children face kidnapping annually. This is only children, and does not include adults or college students. As you can imagine, this crime affects people in a devastating way whether they are the victim, wrongly accused, or an actual offender….
Stalking Laws in Wagoner County
Stalking laws are enforced by the criminal courts in Wagoner County. In November of 2017 a Florida woman was charged with stalking. She became angry when Nascar Driver Tony Stewart refused to sign a piece of memorabilia. Afterward, the woman vandalized his home and made over 300 calls to him, his family, and his company. Finally, the woman called authorities to report that his plane…
Rape Charges in Wagoner County
Rape Charges in Wagoner County are come of the most serious crimes a person could face. In May of 2017, a jury found a man guilty of 14 counts of rape. The police nicknamed the man “The Admiral Rapist” since he would pick up women on East Admiral who needed a ride. He would subsequently rape them in his car. The man told a…
Threats by Phone or Computer Criminal Charges
Making Threats by Phone or telephone convictions can cost you jail time and money. In February of 2016 a Norman man was arrested for making threats by phone. The man, using the alias Kevin Burbank, would call strangers and threaten their lives over phone with offensive and obscene language. He would record the messages and post them on his YouTube channel. At one point the…
Defending Shooting With Intent to Kill in Wagoner
Defending Shooting With Intent to Kill in Wagoner County Oklahoma takes serious representation to keep you out of jail. Oklahoma has some of the least expansive gun laws in the nation. Currently, it can be a crime to point a gun at another person. However, Oklahoma Senate Bill No. 40 may soon change this if the governor signs it into law. It is the…
Defending Child Pornography Charges
Child pornography charges carry very serious punishment if you are convicted of the crime. With the advent of technology and the ability of people increasingly able to use it, child pornography rates exponentially grow. Over 17 million videos and photos of children in pornographic settings are estimated online. This number is constantly increasing according to FBI statistics and has more than tripled in the…
Wagoner Attorneys Discuss First Degree Manslaughter
First Degree Manslaughter is a violent crime in Oklahoma. This subjects the offender to the “85% Rule,” which states a perpetrator must serve at least 85% of their sentence before receiving eligibility for parole. However, manslaughter in the second degree is not subject to the 85% rule. In terms of sentencing this is huge. It could amount to far more years in jail and…
Wagoner Attorneys Talk About Breaking and Entering in Oklahoma
Breaking and Entering in Oklahoma is a common offense. In Wagoner County Police charge the crime of breaking and entering on a common basis. The problem is that its also a serious crime that could cause you to face jail time. The crime is also broadly defined. From simply pushing open an ajar door to cutting screens and entering a building, breaking and entering…