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When it comes to the right-of-way laws for emergency vehicles, everyone knows that emergency vehicles have slightly different rules than regular drivers. This is especially true when they are on an emergency call. However, the rules for regular drivers when an emergency vehicle approaches are not as commonly known. This is likely the reason Oklahoma Bill 1113 was implemented in 2015. This bill makes…
Violating a protective order in Wagoner County is a fairly common crime. Often it involves a person who acts against the order due to revenge or anger purposes. For example, a the Choctaw man here in Oklahoma kidnapped his ex-wife from Broken Arrow after she filed a protective order against him. The man took her from her home and transported her to Siloam Springs, Arkansas. …
Expungements can remove or “seal” past offenses on your criminal record if you are eligible. Having a past charge or conviction available for the public eye can impose a multitude of burdens in your life when it comes to looking for a job, buying or renting a house, or simply keeping the reputation you need. People often want to know if their conviction is…
Embezzlement crimes in Wagoner County are serious and if convicted carry potential for jail time. An example of an embezzlement crime is as follows. The Oklahoma Beef Council accounting manager has recently been indicted on embezzlement charges. Authorities believe the accounting manager stole over $2.6. She used a signature stamp that she was ordered to destroy. However, instead of discarding the stamp, the account…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…