A Bristol, Tennessee man is currently facing second degree murder charges after the death of his niece. The man’s niece died of an overdose of Fentanyl. The murder charges come into play because the man supplied his niece with the drugs that she overdosed on. You may have questions as to why the man is facing second degree charges. This…
Explaining Homicide Crimes in Oklahoma begins with applying the proper criminal statute. Some people may have heard of the 1934 Society Gang Killing in Tulsa. A prominent surgeon’s son was found shot twice in the back of the head slumped over his steering wheel. The murder was the son of a federal judge. As rumor has it, the murder was…
What is Workers Compensation and how can if affect you? Well, workers comp is a form of insurance that a company must carry for workers who are injured while on the job or at work. In fact, Oklahoma requires that employers carry Workers Compensation insurance. As a result, any employee suffering injuries will be eligible for potential medical treatment and…
Kidnapping Crimes in Rogers County are charged by the District attorneys office. The elements of the crime must all be proven before the State is be able to get its conviction. This article illustrates the crime of kidnapping and some facts used as the basis for the charge. In January of 2017, a door-to-door saleswoman faced a kidnapping charge. The…
First and Second Degree Burglary have different ranges of sentencing. We all know that burglary is a crime. But did you know that this crime can be split into degrees? This matters when you are facing your sentence. It could change the possible prison time by 13 years. So, let us explain the differences between first and second degree burglary….
Second Degree Burglary crimes in Rogers County are aggressively prosecuted by the District attorneys office in Claremore. An Oklahoma City woman recently turned herself into authorities after being featured on Oklahoma’s Most Wanted for two days. Kiaira Johnson was with a man outside an apartment. Once the resident of the apartment left, the two broke in. They fled from a back…
Possession of Prescription Drugs Charges in Rogers County are serious and could end you in jail. s many of us know, the drug epidemic in Oklahoma is an on-going battle. However, you may not realize that possession of prescription drugs and use of them is a leading cause of overdose deaths in the state. Nearly 60% of the overdoses in…
Rogers County Child Abuse Charges are very serious and if you’re convicted the penalties are severe. Recently, a lesbian couple received 20 year prison sentences regarding the child abuse of a 5 year old boy. The women bound the boy using duct tape around his hands and over his eyes. They then beat him with belts and a hammer. Hospital staff…
Defending Robbery crimes in Rogers County requires an experienced criminal defense attorney. A Prattville woman faces charges on a 2016 robbery from Claremore’s BancFirst. She slipped a piece of paper to the teller demanding money at gunpoint. Claremore chief Stan Brown claims the woman admits to several other robberies throughout Green Country too. Although bank robbings are less common than…
Rogers County DUI crimes are charged as either a felony or misdemeanor depending on your past. On June 8, 2017 the Oklahoma Governor approved Senate Bill 643. This essentially makes it mandatory for anyone receiving a conviction of Driving under the Influence (DUI) to have an interlocking ignition device put in their vehicle. Previously, only aggravated DUIs or repeat offenders…