The issue of expungements and gun rights is a legal conundrum that people with prior convictions face. Individuals who have lost their gun rights due to a criminal conviction often seek ways to restore them. In Rogers County, one legal avenue is through the process of expungement, which can clear or seal criminal records. However, expungements aren’t the only thing…
In Rogers County, reckless driving is a serious traffic offense that comes with significant legal consequences. Unlike minor traffic infractions, this is a criminal matter, due to the potential danger it poses to public safety. Oklahoma prioritizes the safety of those on the roads, thus imposing harsh punishments and restrictions on those that violate these law. This article will explore…
Cease and desist letters are one of the early steps in many legal disputes. They serve as a formal request that an individual or organization stop purported illegal activities. In Oklahoma, these letters can be a powerful tool in a variety of contexts. Here, we will explore when and how you can use a cease and desist letter, what it…
DUI in Rogers County is a charge that is either a misdemeanor or a felony offense. In Oklahoma, driving under the influence (DUI) is a very serious criminal offense. Not only does the DUI subject you to criminal charges it can impact your driving privileges. It will also show up on a criminal background check. Whether a DUI is a…
Interfering with Emergency Vehicles in Rogers County is a misdemeanor crime. In the fall of 2017, a Johannesburg firefighter posted a fuming message on facebook. It stated that emergency vehicles were blocked by drivers and other gawkers from reaching a devastating wreck in a timely manner. As a result, six people died on the scene. One driver even used vulgar…
In May of 2016, a Claremore man received a three life sentences plus an additional 20 years for the rape of a girl under 14. The man molested and raped the girl over a period of two years. The abuse began when she was 12. As a result, a Rogers County jury dealt one of the harshest punishments to the…
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…
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…
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…