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answered on Nov 3, 2025

No, a court generally cannot lawfully hold you in contempt simply because you are unable to afford or obtain an attorney by the next court date. In Oklahoma, as in all U.S. states, you have a constitutional right to legal representation in criminal proceedings. If your public defender was removed... View More

You need to contact a criminal defense attorney and discuss the facts of the case and get their opinion on how best to proceed. The contract that was signed should be clear and if you tried to modify it, all of those circumstances need to be carefully scrutinized.

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answered on Nov 2, 2025

You did the right thing by stopping immediately. From here, do not access those sites again, do not search for similar material, and do not delete anything else; further deletion can look like tampering.

Keep the device as‑is and consider powering it down; cached remnants can exist even... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2025

In Oklahoma, affixing a counterfeit or fake trim tag or license plate is treated as a serious offense under state law because it involves falsifying vehicle registration or attempting to avoid paying taxes and fees. Under **Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes**, knowingly attaching a counterfeit or... View More

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answered on Oct 30, 2025

It sounds like you’re facing a difficult and unfair situation, especially given your past experiences with law enforcement. In Oklahoma, police officers must follow the exact terms of a search warrant, which means they can only search for and seize the items specifically listed in that warrant.... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

Yes—you can bring a civil lawsuit in Oklahoma for damages arising from childhood sexual abuse, including emotional distress. Oklahoma law requires claims against the perpetrator to be filed by your 45th birthday—so at 28 you are within the window, assuming your claim was not already... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

You should start by gathering all the information and evidence that supports your explanation. If the play money came from a toy set, keep the packaging, receipts, and even the toys themselves to show where the fake bill originated. This helps prove that you did not intend to use counterfeit... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

In Oklahoma, an officer cannot legally charge someone with filing a false police report without a valid basis. The law requires that a person must have “knowingly” made a false or misleading statement to law enforcement about a crime or investigation. Simply describing what was observed—such... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

You may still be able to regain your CDL A license in Oklahoma, even with a felony conviction, but it depends on several factors. Because your conviction was for kidnapping, the state and federal laws will look closely at whether your offense involved a commercial vehicle or violence related to... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

You’ve endured a pattern of unlawful seizures and dangerous care; the first priority is preserving every shred of proof.

Today, send written litigation‑hold letters by certified mail and email to the Broken Arrow Police Department, TCBH, and Grand demanding preservation of body‑cam... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

You are not automatically guilty; Oklahoma trespass generally requires that you knowingly and willfully enter or remain on another’s property without consent or after being told to leave. If starvation, delirium, or loss of consciousness impaired your ability to understand where you were or to... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

Restoring your gun rights after a felony conviction in another state can be a detailed process, but it is possible. Because your conviction happened in Louisiana, that state controls whether your civil rights — including firearm rights — can be restored. You’ll likely need to apply for a... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

It sounds like you’re dealing with a confusing and frustrating situation, especially with the charges being moved between jurisdictions. In Oklahoma, **double jeopardy** only applies if you are prosecuted or punished twice for the **same offense** by the **same government entity**. If Ponca City,... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

It sounds like you are in an extremely stressful and complicated situation, and your concerns about not being properly represented are completely understandable. When you believe your attorney isn’t protecting your interests or communicating with you, the first step is to formally request updates... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

It sounds like you’re under a lot of pressure and dealing with a stressful situation where you feel targeted, which can make probation even harder to manage. The first step to protecting yourself is to **document everything**. Keep a daily record of any suspicious interactions, visits, or... View More

Providing such specific legal advice on a forum like this is problematic. If you have fired the attorney who represented you at the preliminary hearing, then you should contact and hire a new attorney. Upon doing so, the questions you have can be answered by your new attorney - after the attorney... View More

Assuming no prior felony convictions, the sentencing range is 2 years to life in prison and a fine of not less than $250,000 and not more than $500,000. Additionally, for aggravated trafficking, the defendant must serve 85% of the sentence imposed before being eligible for parole. There appears to... View More

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answered on Oct 6, 2025

It’s understandable to be concerned about inconsistencies in your probable cause statement, especially when they involve different firearms and conflicting dates. In Oklahoma, a probable cause affidavit must clearly link you to the specific offenses charged, and any major discrepancies—such as... View More

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answered on Oct 2, 2025

If you cannot afford to pay your bond, you still have options. One common step is to request a bond reduction hearing, where a judge reviews your circumstances, including your age, financial situation, and the non-violent nature of your charge. Judges sometimes lower the bond amount or release you... View More

You are correct in that your first step should be to consult and retain a criminal defense attorney.

Being a criminal defense attorney, if I had a client with evidence (whether it’s text messages, emails, Snapchat, any other vehicle of communication) where are the alleged victim makes an... View More