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

There are numerous different scenarios where giving a false name or holding one self out to be someone other than their true identity can subject an individual to criminal prosecution. From equipping your vehicle with lights trying to imitate law-enforcement or some other state official to giving a... View More

Regrettably, yes it can be used as the predicate. If you read the statute carefully, in the first sentence, it uses the language:

“D. It shall be unlawful for any person previously adjudicated as a delinquent child or a youthful offender for the commission of an offense, which would have... View More

In many instances a Judge WILL entertain an application or motion for early termination of a deferred probation provided all probationary obligations have been satisfactorily completed and fines, costs, assessments and probation fees are paid in full. You simply have your attorney file the motion... View More

If you haven’t hired a private attorney for him then the Court will likely have inquired as to his financial situation. If he qualifies as indigent, or unable to pay for a private attorney, they would have appointed a public defender. That’s who you need to contact. His attorney.

Criminal “Possession” of something is not always as straightforward as one might think. When you are looking at Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), or drug possession, it is not always the obvious situation where you are caught with the drug in your hand or pocket. It might be... View More

This is an incredibly common phenomenon in the criminal court system in Oklahoma and elsewhere. You bonded out …..somehow. It may not have come out of your pocket but it came out of someone’s pocket …your family, or a friend, or an acquaintance that was trying to help you. Now the judge is... View More

I’n most instances once your attorney negotiates an acceptable final plea bargain you can usually waive your trial rights (in felony cases you would also waive your right to a preliminary hearing), plead guilty (or no contest) and get started on your probation or agreed to punishment. You will... View More

If you know about a crime, you go with them to the crime scene, you stay with them and you leave with them knowing what has occurred, you will almost always be charged as a codefendant. If you could show some coercion was applied to you, threats of some sort if you did not comply, and that you did... View More

This is a type of release granted by the Court (“Own Recognizance” bond), where the defendant is allowed to be released from jail or allowed to have a warrant recalled based solely upon his/ her own promise to reappear at court for all future court dates without having to hire a bail... View More

I don’t have enough information to answer your question. It sounds like you’ve got a new felony arrest with a bunch of misdemeanors while current being on probation for another case? Don’t know whether it’s felony or misdemeanor case that you’re on probation for. As far as how much it... View More

We really don’t have enough information to answer your question with specificity. Assault snd battery on a minor (your previous arrest) can be charged as a Felony. While the charge you have recited, “assault and battery in the presence of a minor” (I’m assuming you mean... View More

The quick answer is “yes,” if the bond amount posted was a meaningful amount. If it was a nominal bond like $100 or $200, and if certain other circumstances exist suggesting indigency or the financial inability to hire an attorney, then Judges will sometimes allow you to remain out on bond and... View More

Unfortunately your question is a bit cryptic in that it provides very little details and doesn’t really ask a question, it’s more of a statement. From what I can glean you are worried about getting arrested. If they did not arrest you at Walmart, than they are unlikely to do so after the fact.... View More

That was a long time ago. I’m guessing you might have trouble locating your attorney but that’s always the first place to start. There are different types of expungements under Oklahoma statutory law. Sounds like maybe you only took the expungement granted by the Court (Judge) but might not... View More

It’s actually quite common. Many times people are sentenced to prison before they resolve or dispose of other pending felony or misdemeanor charges. Rather than waiting until they discharge or complete the sentence, often times they hire attorneys to file a writ of habeas corpus to bring them... View More

We’ll, until the car was entered it’s more likely “attempted” burglary 2nd or 3rd and another count of “possession of burglary implements/ tools”

That charge, generally categorized as a lower level felony theft crime, is usually between $1000 and $5000. Of course it depends on the Judge and any previous contacts and history with law-enforcement.

There is not one answer as it differs from County to County, and Judge to Judge. There are instances where all judges will allow medical marijuana use during probation except for one.

Difficult to say without learning more about the facts and your background. I think in most cases like you’ve described jail time is not warranted. If you have a clean record most attorneys would have a chance to negotiate a disposition where you might even get a dismissal of the charges after a... View More