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…
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Domestic Abuse Charges in Wagoner County
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…
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…
Creating a Testamentary Charitable Donation
Creating a testamentary charitable donation is one of many ways that a person or family distributes their wealth. Estate planning in Wagoner County is an important ens of life process that’s important to you and yours. In some cases, when a person passes they wish to leave a portion of their estate and assets to charity. According to polls, about 5% of Americans make…
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…
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Rules
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy rules in Oklahoma are much different than chapter 7. Bankruptcy is a great weapon you can use to reduce and eliminate out of control debt. Each year thousands of people file bankruptcy cases across our great country. People and businesses use this option as a means of regaining control of their finances. What most of these people find out is that…
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…
Wagoner County Expungement Attorneys
A Wagoner County Expungement attorney will help you erase any of your past criminal records under the new laws. As of November 2019, the expungement laws in Oklahoma have changed drastically. It’s now easier for many people to expunge a criminal record. Those who do want to have their criminal record sealed will need to make sure they are eligible under the new laws…
Nursing Home Neglect in Wagoner County
Nursing Home Neglect in Wagoner County harms some of our most vulnerable family members. Nursing Home neglect is similar to abuse in certain respects, but there are important differences between the two. “Abuse” means causing or permitting the infliction of physical pain, injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, unreasonable restraint or confinement, or mental anguish, or the deprivation of nutrition, clothing, shelter, health care, or…