A Louisiana man is on the run after facing charges of unauthorized use of a motorcycle. The 25 year old was in a high speed chase with police when he crashed a motorcycle which was reportedly stolen. The man broke his leg during the crash, yet was able to evade police on foot by running from the ambulance. To meet Oklahoma standards for a…
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Wagoner County Assault and Battery Laws
Wagoner County Assault and Battery Laws are strict and if violated are charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Assault and Battery occur more often than you would expect. Imagine being in an argument and tempers flaring. You reach out and slap a book out of someone’s hand or you clench your fist and step angrily toward the other person. Simple acts such as…
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…
Making a Will in Wagoner County
Making a Will in Wagoner County isn’t hard with a little guidance. Millions of dollars are left unclaimed each year due to people passing away without making a will. In fact, over half of older and elderly Americans do not have a will. A small market is opening for people who claim the benefits of unclaimed estates. The companies who find these claims are…
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements are enforceable in Wagoner County family court. If you’ve gotten engaged, discussing the division of assets during a divorce is probably the last thing on your mind. However, as more people enter into marriages with substantial assets and debt, everyone could benefit from a prenup. Here are a few reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement in Oklahoma. Prenuptial Agreements Minimize Disagreements Knowing…
Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Wagoner County
Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Wagoner County is a great tool for those facing financial problems. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what kind of bankruptcy you are going to file. The vast majority of individuals or families file either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The Chapter 7 is what most people think of when they hear…
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…
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 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…