One of the lesser known crimes is the unauthorized use of a motorcycle. Likely, it is because this is a somewhat tedious law. First, you have to understand which vehicles may fall into the category of motorcycle. Title 47 § 1-135 designates this though. It says any motorized vehicle with seats for each rider, having three wheels and an engine…
Many people will recall the film Fatal Attraction starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. The film follows a man who has a stalker fixated on him and his family. Things quickly escalate into violence which upends the life of the man and his family. While this film is dramatized, stalking crimes often do escalate into violent crimes and sometimes even…
Creating a trust is often a part of an estate plan. Many times people are very reluctant to actually do the things needed to prpare for their eventual debt. However, choosing which trust best suits your needs can be somewhat confusing. This article summarizes the basic elements of each type of available trust and how they may benefit you in…
Relocating With a Child After Divorce requires that certain conditions are met before a parent can relocate with children of the prior marriage. There are many reasons people will leave their home after a divorce. Sometimes it’s to be closer to family, sometimes it’s for a job. But if you have a custody agreement, making a move can be complex….
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…
Unlike a Chapter 7, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not immediately wipe out all the debts that the court can. Instead, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy creates a plan for paying back a percentage, if not all, of what you owe your creditors. This is done by establishing your monthly income and your reasonable monthly expenses, including things like groceries, medicine,…
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….
malicious injury to property is a common crime in Oklahoma. Over 70% of property crimes in 2015 involved larceny and theft. But what about the other crimes? These fall generally under the “malicious injury to property.” Thousands of malicious injury crimes occur annually. These may be vandalism, arson, or other destructive acts. Crimes like these cost not only the victim…
Defending Oklahoma Shooting with Intent to Kill in Rogers County requires Claremore attorneys with experience and dedication to you. In the 1984 Tulsa case Hollan v. State, two men received charges of intent to kill and also charges of murder. After losing a fight at Tulsa’s Swinger Bar, the men rallied their family and friends. They returned to the bar…