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I am filing pro SE and was told in order to have my case heard I needed to file another motion. What other motion?
answered on Aug 6, 2021
Essentially you are really just filling a single Motion to Dismiss and having the matter placed on the proper Judges Hearing docket to agree this issue. In your motion you would need to cite the McGirt Supreme Court decision, briefly discuss the case itself and hope it applies to your situation,... View More
Poss possession with intent to bring into a penal institution, possession marijuana, position of pharanellia, open container
answered on Jul 24, 2021
You need to contact a criminal defense attorney to get exact statutory language and numbers, but possession of CDS is a misdemeanor and, in Oklahoma state courts, carries up to one year in the county jail and up to $1000 fine. I believe Conspiracy to Commit a Felony is a felony and carries up to... View More
I have no job I can't afford a lawyer felony possession of a firearm
answered on Jul 16, 2021
Public defenders, or other state provided criminal defense attorneys, are generally reserved for the indigent or poor. First and foremost they are responsible for representing the majority of in custody criminal defendants who don’t have the money to bond out and go home pending the resolution of... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2021
Yes, it could be big trouble potentially. Possible Possession of Stolen vehicle, Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property. You need to immediately consult a criminal defense attorney
The final pretrial was just cancelled and this was scheduled for a week prior to the trial date. No jury selection has been scheduled or anything?
answered on Jun 28, 2021
As a general rule whenever you see the word “issue” attached to a court proceeding it means evidence will be taken, witnesses will be called, final disposition of some stage in the life of that case will be had. For instance, in felony cases when the court characterizes a setting as... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2021
Attorney Louden is correct. But the fact you have stated are a bit cryptic. We are simply making an assumption that you enjoyed a legal right to reside in that house prior to anyone ‘s pursuit of ex pate relief in any court proceeding.
Victim was recently arrested. So what will happen with the case involving my significant other knowing that she is in police custody.
answered on Jun 23, 2021
I’m afraid there’s not enough information to give an accurate answer. When you say “incarcerated” I will assume you mean he/she is in prison, which seems to indicate he/she must have pleaded guilty to this crime and accepted a plea bargain (or lost at trial/ or was sentenced after a blind... View More
My friend went to jail on a sanction it says commitment issued now it’s saying commitment returned document unavailable are they being terminated or do they get to come back to the program
answered on Jun 19, 2021
Those are simply terms used by the court system indicating that a document(s) pertaining to a defendant being taken into custody have been issued by the Court.
answered on Jun 15, 2021
This is a bit of a difficult question to answer as it varies from county to county, from Judge to judge (particularly with the coronavirus pandemic having ravaged the country this past year or so.
In many instances the courts have dramatically reduced bonds to get people out of custody as... View More
Petitioning one county to start sentence while being held serving in a different county.
answered on Jun 7, 2021
Learned counsel is correct. If you’re serving a sentence in one location but have a pending case in another jurisdiction you can file a “writ of habeas corpus” to have the facility where you are serving time transport you to the other location in an attempt to negotiate a deal/ resolution and... View More
She lied and said I broke in a assaulted her but she was living with my 70 YR old mother that she threatened to slap as she was going towards her and my mom grabbed her cane and told her I wish u would cause I'll beat u with my cane. Then called me crying and I went up there and slapped her... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
Attorneys fees vary greatly from city to city and attorney”s office to attorney’s office. You simply need to do a Google search for “criminal defense attorneys Creek county,” make a list of perspective attorneys to call and call them one at a time asking their rates. You can also check... View More
My case is possession of stolen copper.
I feel if I go in and tell the judge what happened he will get me for theft of stolen copper instead of possession. There was a spool of braided copper by this oil field site
I’ve worked in many and never seen anything like that around.... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2021
You won’t get many takers to respond to your legal question knowing that you’re represented by an attorney. I would encourage you to sit down with him/ her, explain your concerns and have him/ her go over all of your options. Most attorneys charge far greater attorneys fees for trials (bench... View More
I didn't know until days later
answered on Apr 11, 2021
Not sure exactly what your question is, but here is the language from OS Title 21 Sec. 1713:
“Every person who, without making reasonable inquiry, buys, receives, conceals, withholds, or aids in concealing or withholding any property which has been stolen, embezzled, obtained by false... View More
My friends mom died my friends brother's wife stole the moms medication to sell
answered on Mar 16, 2021
Burglary/ Possession of Stolen Property/ Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property/ Unlawful Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute/ Just to name a few possibilities.
February 2020, a situation arose, I never called the police, my adult son did. Partner was arrested and charged with kidnapping me. I didn’t want to press charges, but I did under pressure from my son. I went to the DA’s office a few days later and told them I wasn’t going to testify. I have... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2021
This is a very difficult situation for you. It’s also an incredibly common situation in most domestic violence cases where the alleged victim doesn’t want to put daddy or boyfriend or family member or roommate in jail or prison. Well, you certainly COULD get arrested for a misdemeanor... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
Right now you enjoy a presumption of innocence and that status will not change until and unless you sign paperwork stating otherwise or are sentenced by a judge or jury after a trial or plea. Hire a criminal defense attorney who can immediately secure all of the evidence, search for... View More
I wasn’t arrested either time because I fled. My kids were at home both times. I have a drug problem that needs addressed, that’s the reason all this has happened, because of my drug addiction. I know the first charge domestic a & b with strangulation is NOT good. Now add a second incident... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2020
Anyone that tells you anything different than what you have surmised is simply speculating. Strangulation carries a minimum of one year and up to three years in prison. Lots of those cases actually get dismissed, particularly if the victim doesn’t want to send daddy/ boyfriend to prison. However,... View More
due to covid i haven’t been able to get a court date or start a probation time and it’s been so long i feel as if i’m supposed to be covered by the medcard
answered on Nov 3, 2020
It is a big chaotic circus right now with different counties implementing different rules relating to the medical marijuana issue and probation. It sounds like you haven’t waived your trial rights or been placed on probation yet which is good. Most judges appreciate when you’re upfront with... View More
.13 bac dui first time
Failure to maintain lane
Transporting an open container
I’m a Texas resident but was charged in Walters ok. Leaving the casino and immediately was pulled over and given a field sobriety test. Failed that and was arrested taken to police station... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Any attorney that guarantees you a certain result is lying because we don’t know until we rifle through the evidence and check your past. Also, occasionally, there are unreasonable DAs and/or judges or peculiar facts. If you were in Vegas I think the odds of you getting a deferred probation for... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Felony warrants stemming from criminal investigations can be served day or night. I suspect this is what happened. You need to contact an attorney immediately to get a copy of the warrant in order to see if there’s anyway to challenge it’s Validity
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