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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Employment Law and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can Carter County combine a pending criminal case/allegation with a civil contempt child support case you're paying on?
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Mar 10, 2023

I think you are referring to money. County court clerks usually combine court costs and fines (on multiple cases) so that individuals have 1 payment to handle each month.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Appeals / Appellate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I was bonded out jail for public intoxication and charged with different charge of APC two month later? Why?

I went to jail for what I thought was a public intoxication. Was bonded out for that paid the bail went to court they said that no charges have been filed yet. I go back to check online to see if charge is it been filed a month later and yesterday they filed actual physical control of motor... View More

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Mar 17, 2022

Facing criminal charges is stressful and the criminal process is often confusing. Yes, this is legal. When you are arrested or cited, the officer decides what they believe they have probable cause to arrest you for during the incident. Then, the officer turns in his/her police reports to the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Can you be held in a county jail in Oklahoma indefinitely while waiting for extradition for a Blue warrent in Texas?

Warrent is for dui and he was on parole. They took a blood test and there is no results 5 months later. And no court date 5 months later.

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Jun 23, 2021

Generally, the charging out-of-state county will pick the person up when they can and the defendant will have to pay the cost of the transport.

You might look into contact a bondsman in Texas.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: What writ is it where an inmate is being held for a jail sentence in one county serving a sentance but petitions another

Petitioning one county to start sentence while being held serving in a different county.

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Jun 7, 2021

writ of habeas corpus

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Yes i got a dui 1997 and one in 2002 ive done. Ever thing except pay reinstament fee witch i cant affored what do i do

Im 42 and never had a drivers lincense. They where supspeneded before i ever got them ive only had one ticket in 17 years

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on May 16, 2021

I'd call the Department of Public Safety Driver Compliance Division and ask whether they offer any options for payment.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Is a dui a misdemeanor or felony
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Feb 9, 2021

A DUI can be filed as a misdemeanor or felony.

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I got arrested for a dui over 6 months ago and it says they’re gonna drug test me i have my medcard can i smoke marijuan

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

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Nov 3, 2020

If you are on probation, you generally agree to not use drugs. As far as medical marijuana, you must address this issue with your probation office.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Libel & Slander for Oklahoma on
Q: How can we get my wifes ankle monitor activity for a certain day so we can clear our names and get her out of jail.

Her next court date isn't for another month and a half. She was on ankle monitor at time the crime happened and also there's a video of the couple that actually did it. She doesn't need to sit in jail any longer for something we never did. And what kind of legal action can we take... View More

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

Hire a true criminal defense attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I was convicted of child neglect and felony DUI in 2003. My son was in the truck with me...can I get this expunged?
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

This statute should be helpful:

https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=440214

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I’m a juvenile and I am going to court for reckless driving and I wanted to know how much trouble I could get into?
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

The range of punishment depends on the city or county charging you with the offense.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: I was intimidated and threatened by my ex to call the da’s office and drop charges against him for choking me.

I made the call out of fear. However I do truly wish to proceed with pressing charges. Should I call the da’s office back and tell them what’s going on?

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

Many DA's offices have "victim/ witness" departments to answer these types of questions.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a ward (adult and incompetent) be required to sign agreement on a mental health treatment plan?
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

If you are referring to an involuntary commitment, a judge will decide at the statutorily required hearing whether a person will be required to receive further treatment.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: What are my chances of getting a deferred sentence? And if I do is my license still suspended?

.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

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

In Oklahoma, your driver license matter is handled independently from your criminal matter either through the Department of Public Safety and/or civilly in the County District Court.

As far as the likelihood of a deferred, it depends on many factors such as the alleged facts surrounding...
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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I was arrested on dui blood work come back as dwi can a district attorney change it to dui. Bac .06
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Aug 24, 2020

A DWI is the appropriate charge based on your BAC. However, if there is a drug on the blood test, you could be charged with DUI drugs.

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