answered on Jul 10, 2017
For Burglary II, the statute of limitations in Oklahoma requires the prosecutor to file charges within three (3) years. (See generally Oklahoma Statutes, Title 22, Section 152: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=70298).
The time counting towards the three (3)... View More 
answered on Sep 1, 2016
In Oklahoma, the answer depends on what happened with the prior charge as well as what the current allegations are in your new case.
If the previous case resulted in a conviction (time to serve or a suspended sentence), then the current allegation can be charged as a felony.
If a... View More
Does it need to be the same type of crime? I.e. Felony indecent exposure then 8years later manslaughter automobile?
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Your generic question is too broad to answer without going on for several pages. When it comes to sentence enhancements (after formers), there are different rules that apply depending on what prior convictions or deferred adjudications exist for a charged individual and with what an individual is... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2016
All persons convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for state felonies in Oklahoma after November 1, 2012, are subject to nine (9) to twelve (12) months post-imprisonment supervision under the rules and conditions prescribed by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. See:... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2016
Venue (where criminal charges can be properly filed) requires a connection of the crime to the county. In your scenario, venue for criminal charges could be in either county or both. The individual could be charged in the first county with larceny (or possibly burglary or robbery depending on the... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2016
A statute of limitations requires the prosecutor to file charges within a certain period of time after the commission of a criminal offense. For DUI and eluding, the statute of limitations in Oklahoma requires the prosecutor to file charges within three (3) years. (See generally Oklahoma... View More
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