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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Small Claims for Oklahoma on
Q: I signed a contract agreeing to receive a trademarked service. I received a service, but not the one I agreed to.

Sisterlocks is a trademarked and patented hairstyle that must be preformed by a certified stylist. I found a certified stylist and sign both a no-refund contract and a contract that stated I would be receiving the Sisterlocks hairstyle. However, after the service I received a similar hairstyle, but... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Securities Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can my roommate put cameras up in a common/shared space in my apartment?

I have 3 other roommates and 1 of them put up a camera in our living room but me and 1 other roommate did not consent to being recorded. Is that legal?

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

In most places, putting up a camera in shared or common spaces without the consent of all parties can be a legal gray area. Privacy laws often differ by state or country, but many jurisdictions have laws that protect individuals' reasonable expectation of privacy, even in shared spaces like an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for Oklahoma on
Q: asset management put lock box in and winterized the house but no foreclosure yet

Home loan sold to another lender during forbearance and they said would have to come up with $3,000 dollars and it was not over due so gave up and moved to an apartment but no legal action taken yet

0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Oklahoma on
Q: Seeking Legal Advice on Suing for 2021 Backyard Accident—No Updates on Driver, Not Covered in News. Possible?

Hello,

I am seeking legal advice regarding the tragic death of my grandmother, who was run over by a vehicle in her backyard in September 2021. As far as I am aware, there has been no update on the driver responsible, and the incident has not been covered in the news.

Given the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I need an attorney for my case in Kay co . For a misdemeanor case for motion to revoke ..

Since I bonded out on 5000 dollar bond they took my court appointed attorney away. About to loose my job I had for last three years and roof over my head if I did not bond out. I’m 52 and single working daily just to keep roof over my head I would been living on the streets

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for Oklahoma on
Q: I adopted my sister's 3 children when she passed away they were 5, 3, and 2.

Now he is 13 and just recently got out of a mental hospital because he wants to kill us and his brothers. He says if we my husband and I didn't keep them apart he would kill them currently. Can we relinquish our rights or give him back to the dhs without losing his siblings?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Does prosecutor have to disclose all statements given by someone or can they just give you 1

On night of incident witness statements given to police officer exculpatory statement..9 days later witness interviewed by detective... given to defense counsel.. statements given night of incident were never disclosed..

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Does prosecutor have to disclose all statements given by exculpatory witness or just 1

On night of incident a sexual assault a witness gave exculpatory statement to police..9 days later he was interviewed by detective and that only statement I received I asked for police Report contai Ning his statement and was told that is exculpatory evidence controlled by da and atty general and I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Does prosecutor have to disclose all of a witness statements or just 1 of their statements

On night of incident a sexual assault a witness gave exculpatory statement..9 days later he was interviewed by detective.. that's only statement I received..does prosecution have to disclose all statements

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Sep 9, 2024

Prosecutors are required to turn over exculpatory evidence in criminal cases. If you are the defendant and your attorney believes there are statements out there of this nature, they need to immediately request them.

If you have independent proof of such a statement (in other words, the...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Banking for Oklahoma on
Q: My ex wife has a loan she defaulted on and the bank is taking it from my checking because her name is still on it.

We have been legally divorced since March 2020. She got all her own accounts and I never thought any more about it. She has apparently taken a loan out since then and has defaulted. The bank is taking the money from my checking account because her name is still on it. I can’t get ahold of my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: We are buying our house and the side yard is suppose to be part of the purchase.

Their are 2 lots i n one and now someone is selling off the other lot. Apparently the survey shows our lot not the other lot and the deed is only our lot, this was never mentioned and not sure if the owner of the trust new this not sure if they where aware and maybe assumed it was all being sold as... View More

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answered on Sep 6, 2024

Hire a competent OK attorney to file a Quiet Title Action, etc. now. You will probably claim you own it by Adverse Possession. Hopefully you have paid taxes on both lots. Otherwise you will lose that lot.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My dad borrowed money from me about $60-$70,000 and signed a contract. Refusing to pay and now blackmailing me

he said that if I told anybody that he borrowed money from me that he would show the pictures of what my house look like to everybody. I recently moved into the house and I had boxes everywhere so you can imagine what that would’ve looked like and how embarrassing that would’ve been. Refusing... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What do I do when FBI agent lies on stand
0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is there nething that can be done for my 17 year old son who' while n OJAs temporary custody, has attempted suicide 2X

I'm concerned for his mental health and current situation, while being in temporary custody of OJA in Oklahoma. They've violated his rights and are not giving him the proper mental health treatment and aftercare recommend by mental health doctors and has been cut off from his entire... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Oklahoma on
Q: Two non property owners accepted and requested a abatement through city code enforcement of our personal property

Home owner has been deceased for 2 years property still in her name we made deal with “ in care of” person to use carport and driveway in exchange for yard work that we did for a year and two months before this abatement happened and we kept building from being torn down from agreement with... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2024

It sounds like your situation involves multiple legal and property issues, and it may be worth considering a more assertive approach to protect your rights. If you had a valid agreement with the "in care of" person to use the carport and driveway, and you performed the agreed-upon yard... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Oklahoma on
Q: Why would a defendant file a transfer of action from sc docket to another docket

I had filed a eviction of 10,000, this made 4 times I've been to court, so I gave a written 30 day notice, then filed a 30 eviction, couldn't find them for another 2wk. An now they filed a an how long is this. I thought a 30 notice is 30 days, not here

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: An offender tore up a house(removed wall) committing crime. Is not charged RESTITUTION. Why is this
Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Sep 3, 2024

That’s a very Interesting question. There are a variety of reasons that factor into whether or not someone charged with a crime owes any restitution at all in the first place. Then there are questions surrounding the manner in which their restitution is to be measured. There are instances where... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Pawn shop lied about something they sold me. False advertising?

Bought computer from pawn shop due to 16GB RAM. After taking home and going through laptop, RAM is only 8GB. Is this false advertisement?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 12, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. It could be, if it was advertised as such. But it could also be an innocent error (negligent misrepresentation) if the shop believed it to be such from what the original owner told them. Good luck

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