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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: In the state of Oklahoma what is my legal obligation if I find a lost wallet?
Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jun 23, 2017

http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=70060

One who finds lost property under circumstances which gives him knowledge or means of inquiry as to the true owner, and who appropriates such property to his own use, or to the use of another person who is not entitled...
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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: DWI

A person I know has had 3 dwi in Tx and now one in okla somehow 1 in Tx was tossed out. All resulted in a totaled car and the last one in okla resulted in hitting a 18year old kid on motorcycle he only broke and ankle thank god. How many chances does the system give u the bond was only set at 7,500... View More

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jun 22, 2017

The purpose of bail is to ensure one's appearance in court. It's not to punish. We are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Oklahoma on
Q: If a search warrant was issued for a stolen cell phone then drugs were found are they admissible for charges?
Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jun 18, 2017

Way more info is needed here. Please elaborate more on where the drugs were found and how law enforcement came across them.Did they find the drugs because of info found on the phone?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can my husband file the sentenced 1 yr review past the year of sentencing, in Oklahoma County?

Can my husband file the sentenced 1 yr review past the year of sentencing, in Oklahoma County?

My husband was sentenced on Feb 3, '17 to 18 yrs x'3 with concurrent. Also, with a 1 yr review and to do drug classes within the yr. He has not been able to get into those classes yet... View More

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jun 6, 2017

It can be filed up to 60 months after sentencing. This is per an update in the law as of November 1, 2016.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Immigration Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If someone lived here years and went back to Mexico city and now can't come back is there anyway he can if so how
Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jun 6, 2017

Yeah that person can come here legally. Consult the local consulate to figure out the legal way to enter the United States.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: My daughter got a dui but she was not driving. The driver wrecked the car and then took off on foot.

She stayed with the car but took the keys out of the ignition and locked the vehicle. she had the keys in her purse when the police arrived but was not in the car. Can we get the dui dropped?

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jun 6, 2017

Maybe. The only way to know for sure is to hire an attorney who will investigate the case and advocate for your daughter.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Hello I'm in drug court program and I was accused of committing a new felony. What can b done I'm innocent

The home I had just moved into was previously a drug users home and I know this because I found paraphernalia when I moved into the house and I got rid of it asap and thought I managed to make my new home drug free. Until I get a home visit from my compliance officers and they search and manage to... View More

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Apr 5, 2017

There's nothing from stopping you from getting a hair follicle test right now. You can also take a lie detector test. But first of all, you need an attorney!! System will chew you up and spit you out without one--especially if you're truly innocent.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Was assaulted by my boyfriend yesterday & I moved out of state can I still press charges against him?
Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Mar 27, 2017

It's going to be hard for a police officer in Oklahoma to view your injuries.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: A friend of mine who lives in CA got arrested in Canadian Co. OK for possession with intent to sell. The bail is $5000

and because he doesn't live in OK That is the set bail. I can only come up with $2000. If I find a lawyer who will take the 2k will he/she be able to get him out before his court date on 04/28/17? Or do they still need the full bail? My friend is in poor health and I don't think he is... View More

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Mar 24, 2017

You will have to pay the full amount unless you can find a bondsman willing to do it for less. Highly unlikely since he lives out of state. Might want to save that money to hire an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I need help

I'm charged accessory after the fact and they're trying to give me 15 years

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Mar 15, 2017

Hire an attorney. Hire an attorney. Hire an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have 2 felonines. 1 for false declaration of ownership and the other was for being on probation for writing 2 or more

Bad checks. This was all 10 years ago. I have since stayed out of trouble. I am looking to see if it's possiable to have these reduced to misdemeanors.

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Mar 7, 2017

No.

Did you get a conviction for them? Or did you get a deferred sentence? If you got a conviction, then the only way to get them off your record is to get a pardon first then an expungement. If you received a deferred sentence, then you can likely get those expunged without needing a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a minor who got caught at school for receiving stolen property is she looking at a felony charge?
Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Mar 3, 2017

Concealing or receiving stolen property is a felony if the value of the property was $1,000 or more.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: NoTrespassing posted. Can I chrg sister for entering my home w/o consent, taking her belongings, if order not yet served

A protective order had been filed but not served. She 'stomped on in' with only my 14 year old present.

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Mar 1, 2017

Call the police if you think she broke the law. The prosecutor is who would charged her with a crime if they think one happened.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I want to drop charges against my husband for D/A/B. He's never been in trouble other than traffic tickets Oklahoma

He's completed anger management and also is participating in family counseling he's never done this before we've been married for 16 years.

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Feb 23, 2017

Hire an attorney. Prosecutors don't drop charges just because the complaining witness wants them dropped. Many offices have a no dismiss policy on domestic abuse charges.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a warrant for bogus checks. I have paid everything at the district attorneys office for the checks, but when I

Spoke with the da office they said I will need to pay the court clerk fees to have the warrant dismissed. The court clerks office said I will need to go before the judge, and be booked and processed. That is what I'm trying to avoid. Is there not a way I can just pay the fines and have it dismissed?

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Feb 22, 2017

Get an attorney to help you do this. They know the right things to say and right people to talk to.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a domestic A&B 1st offense charge in Oklahoma which was against my sister which she did not press charger

I have had one court date so far and nothing happened just gave me a new court date and said i need and lawyer which i cant afford i aslo was not asked if I wanted one in court i called a lawyer to see how much he was. Which was to high cost but he asked me questions about my case and said with the... View More

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Feb 22, 2017

You need to find a job so you can afford an attorney. Domestic assault and battery charges are no joke. There are more repercussions from that charge than a simple assault and battery charge. Finding the money to pay an attorney is your number one priority right now. Sitting around saying you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: how long after bond is set on a class 1 felony charge, can i file for a bond reduction
Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Feb 19, 2017

Your attorney can file a motion for bond reduction at any time.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What is the possible outcome of a motion to revoke on CT.1 DUI CT.2 poss of paraphernalia CT.3 TOC liquor all misdemeano

All misdemeanors CT.1 & CT.2 1yr suspended but 30days and CT.3 6mths all suspended but 30 days supervised 40hrs C.S.is what he originally recieved after pleading guilty in Grady county ok

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Feb 16, 2017

Possible outcome is up to one year in jail. Just complete the requirements so you don't go go jail.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: can i be charged with a 27 year old concealing stolden property that i dont remember commiting after 2 brain surgeries

25 years later i was arrested for it and i jumped bond after a pre release because i dont remember the crime i was charged with because of residial defisit from 2 brain surgeries i felt like i was in the twilight zone this cant be real can you be charged with a crime that old that you dont remember... View More

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jan 30, 2017

Hire an attorney to help you unwind this. No way you can do this alone.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: If u fail a blood test in a dui-d case will youre driving privlages be revoked

first offence

Frank A. Urbanic
Frank A. Urbanic
answered on Jan 1, 2017

If you didn't request a hearing w/ DPS w/in 15 days of this then your license will be automatically revoked. You still have a shot of keeping your license if you did that.

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