Oklahoma legislators recently proposed HB1121. This would create a streamlined domestic abuse court system in Oklahoma. Because domestic abuse in Wagoner County generally takes on several aspects, cases would be assigned the same judge for the same domestic situation. For instance, a domestic violence trial that involves custody and protective orders would have the same judge for each step: the protective order, the child…
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Deferred and Suspended Sentences in Wagoner County
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…
Child Abuse Crimes in Wagoner County
Child Abuse Crimes in Wagoner County are nothing to be toyed with. In June of 2017 child abuse charges were brought against the pastor of a faith-based healing, Christian community. A 2-year old girl died of pneumonia while her parents refused medical treatment at the direction of the pastor. The parents face involuntary manslaughter charges. Medical doctors insist the girl would be alive today…
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…
Defending Leaving the Scene of an Accident Criminal Charges
As most people know, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. This doesn’t stop it from happening though. Sometimes panic sets in and a person will flee without thinking about the consequences. For example, in the fall of 2016 a man hit a stopped patrol car from behind. The officer was conducting a traffic stop on a woman. She was pinned between…
Wagoner County Malicious Injury to Property Charges
In Wagoner County Malicious Injury to Property Charges can end in jail time if convicted and if the In April of 2016 a Tulsa couple awoke to teenagers throwing eggs, bleach, and flour on their vehicles and home. The teenagers fled when the couple confronted them. However, if the vehicles remained covered with bleach and eggs in the morning monetary damage is likely to…
Reckless Handling of a Firearm in Wagoner County
Reckless Handling of a Firearm in Wagoner County can result in criminal charges being filed. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reports that over 40,000 handgun licenses were awarded in 2015. This is part of a 178% increase in licensing since 2007. With statistics like these, you can see how reckless handling of a firearm laws can affect large numbers of people. However, the…
Wagoner Attorneys Discuss Fighting Manufacturing Meth Charges in Oklahoma
Charges of manufacturing meth charges in Oklahoma are very serious. With a reputation of being a meth “problem area” Northeastern Oklahoma and in particular Wagoner County now cracks down on meth labs. For example, in Dec. 2016 the Wagoner County Sheriff busted a house with 19 shake-and-bake meth labs and other drugs. This led to multiple arrests and as a result, a series of heavy…
Wagoner County Indecent Exposure Attorneys
Our Wagoner County Indecent Exposure Attorneys can help you. Indecent exposure in Oklahoma is an often misunderstood topic. While public urination can cause arrest, in 2011 Oklahoma lawmakers clarified that public urination was only a misdemeanor and was a lesser charge than indecent exposure. Indecent exposure, while having similarities, is treated differently under law. The penalties are much harsher and can be much more…