First of all you should immediately contact a seasoned criminal defense attorney who specializes in drug cases. We don’t have information as to the initial contact, while you were pulled over. We would need information related to their reasons for conducting a search as well. Essentially though,... View More

As a general rule age is usually not a bar two ones ability to testify as a witness in a courtroom as long as they have the capacity to testify truthfully and their testimony could assist the trier of fact (Jury or Judge). However, the attorneys on each side could have something to say about it. I... View More

As you are aware, as a convicted felon (or an adjudicated delinquent) you are not allowed to have any firearms in your house, in your car, or on your person. They’re going to use what’s for referred to as a reasonable person standard in most cases.

We simply need more facts to provide... View More

Very interesting set of facts. We would need a few additional facts in order to give you the best answer possible. Why were the police at your apartment? Did they have consent to enter or did they have a warrant? Was your friend living there or simply visiting? What exactly did she tell the police... View More

In most instances victims of crime or witnesses who report crimes do not need an attorney. As a victim, assuming that’s the situation, you have an attorney already through the government, whether it’s a city prosecutor, an assistant district attorney, or a Assistant US attorney. But, It... View More

We don’t have enough information to give you an accurate answer. Title 21 of the Oklahoma statutes, section 51.1 is where you want to check. Your answer depends on how recent your prior felony convictions are and how many you have, and the date your last felony (ies) were completed.

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Your sory has the appearance of being reasonable, however you need to consult a criminal defense attorney, present him/ her with the proof that you have described and get an opinion as to whether or not it might hold water in a court of law (or help in a plea negotiation with the state). What might... View More

Cases are dismissed for a variety of reasons. It doesn’t always mean that someone is innocent, but I don’t know your story. Many times cases are dismissed in a plea negotiation after a period of probation. Sometimes when a case is dismissed there are costs or monies that are still owed. If they... View More

In your factual statement you didn’t recite whether they had a warrant or not. There are lots of factors that go into suppressing an illegal search and seizure. You need to immediately contact and or retain a criminal defense attorney who can go over the facts carefully and make a decision on... View More

You need to consult a seasoned criminal defense attorney for a more educated answer based on the specific circumstances involved in your case. However, as a general rule, if the police have a search warrant they will come to your house and knock and announce their presence. If they receive no... View More

You need to consult a civil or criminal defense attorney with expertise in this area and have them review the Oklahoma statutes related to service of process. As a general rule though, subpoenas are commonly served in person by a licensed process server or a law enforcement official or by mailing... View More

The freedom to use one’s medical marijuana cards to ingest medical marijuana while someone is on any type of criminal probation in the city or County courthouses throughout the state of Oklahoma is a confusing mess.

Well many probation officers and Judges DO allow the use of medical... View More

A deferred probation means you’re not allowed to possess, in any manner (your car, your home, your pocket) any firearms. Once your deferred probation is concluded and the case is dismissed, as long as you’re not a convicted felon from some other episode in your life, you should be able to... View More

Notwithstanding the fact that this arrest might very well trigger a violation of his parole, the bond typically set for a misdemeanor obstruction would be around $1,000.

If a citizen goes onto a military compound the rules change a bit. You need to consult a criminal defense attorney who can research the issue and give you the appropriate guidance and assistance.

Many times when the police arrest someone for a crime they have an idea of what statutes or ordinances have been violated. Often times it guesswork because they haven’t done their full investigation, maybe they haven’t talked to some witnesses or followed up on some evidence. They will list... View More

I think we need a bit more information to give you some clear direction, but it sounds like you have violated a couple of probations and the state has filed a couple of Applications to Revoke perhaps? If that’s correct, and if you haven’t confessed the apps or conducted the application hearings... View More

Whenever they show an online entry that a subpoena is being “issued” it’s usually where one of the parties, the district attorneys office, the public defenders office or the private attorney for the defendant, is getting prepared to send subpoenas to witnesses for an upcoming hearing where... View More

The short answer, I’m afraid, is its bad news for everyone. He’s gonna have a warrant issued for Cedar to peer and you’re on the hook for the bond at least for the time being if you signed surety papers or some promise to cover the bond if he fails to appear. I would immediately try to locate... View More

A “misdemeanor review” is a return court date that is set by the judge after someone who has been charged with criminal misdemeanor has been placed on probation. The review date is the return date to come back to court and provide proof that all probationary obligations have been completed.... View More