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…
Oklahoma Holographic wills are enforceable but must done done correctly. While some people go through the wise process of hiring a Wills and Trust attorney and setting up a will prior to their passing, this does not always happen. Sometimes, a will is a handwritten document. More recently, wills have become popular as internet print-offs that are filled-in by hand. The…
Shoplifting and Petty Larceny are crimes that are very common. Recently a Oklahoma City store manager was pepper sprayed when he followed a shoplifting suspect into the parking lot. The suspect took a pair of fake eyelashes from the Mid K Beauty Supply Store. When the manager saw it happen, he followed the suspect taking pictures with his cell phone….
How much it costs to file bankruptcy has been increasing over the past few years. Across the county Bankruptcy Courts and bankruptcy lawyers are increasing the cost for filing bankruptcy cases. This is because the initial fee to file the case and the obligations of the lawyers filing the cases has been going up. Many Courts will justify this increase by…
On February 3rd, Tulsa Police arrested a woman for possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated drug trafficking. The woman had several bags of methamphetamines hidden in places around her home. Further, this included a 2 lb. bag of meth behind the washing machine. Police also discovered scales and a glass pipe which is commonly a tool for meth use. Oklahoma…
You may know about the existence of a deferred sentence and suspended sentences. But, did you know they are not the same? While the differences are important, they are not obvious to everyone. Read on to understand the difference between a deferred sentence and a suspended sentence. Deferred Sentence Explanation: You can read about a deferred sentence under 22 O.S. § 991c. …
Aggravated assault and battery starts out a simple assault gone real bad. Oftentimes, this arises from an argument or heated exchange that went too far. Maybe an argument turned into a physical fight that quickly escalated to violence, or what started as self-defense became more aggressive than necessary. Whatever the cause, the following can help you understand the charges you…
Vehicle accident attorneys discuss recent deadly car wreck that kills driver. 68-year old Gregory Bush of Tulsa died in a fatal crash while driving his 1920 Model T Ford. According to police reports, another driver hit Bush’s vehicle in the rear and flipped it into another Oklahoma motor vehicle causing, his death. The driver of the vehicle striking Bush, received charges of first-degree…
If threatening someone with bodily harm you may be subject to a protective order. If you violate that protective order there are serious consequences. You may have to deal with fines and imprisonment. There are several degrees of penalties that effect those convicted of Violation of Protective Order. If you are in violation of a protective order, you are guilty…
Oklahoma child support amounts are determined by the states child support guidelines. If you have children and are in the process of filing for divorce, or a paternity case, you will have additional hurdles aside from the already cumbersome task of dividing assets and debts with your spouse. The court requires that you and your child’s other parent agree on…