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0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Oklahoma on
Q: Can my sister sue for damages after winning an appeal?

She was incarcerated almost three years under federal time in Oklahoma then transferred to Alabama where she was finally released after winning her appeal.

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Q: I have 2 felonies and it's really hurting my family. So incase I fail at "sending myself to Jesus", is it a crime in OK?

I have 2 felonies (RSP from '97 [OH] and AA-DV '20 [AZ]), my husband (we don't deserve each other for opposite reasons - he's a good person), who's disabled, needs things that I can't provide him with being so limited in the world. I feel like a black sheep to my... View More

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Q: Is it considered domestic violence in oklahoma to with hold food from your spouse , domestic partner , common law wife

Not allow them to eat anything becausre your not feeling well and did not cook for him because he left and staid gone for about 2 hours giving the dog a ride when his whore lives down the road and he left me stranded with no money or transportation. And has been refusing to take my things to a... View More

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on May 5, 2024

Well, I’m not sure I have enough information to give you any confident, legal advice. However, unless he is bedridden, and you are responsible for his care, or there is some legal status you possess where the law recognizes he is reliant upon you for his food, shelter, it’s highly unlikely that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Oklahoma on
Q: Ive been harrassed at work by both my employer and other employees. How do i go about this?

I have reason to believe my Pii has been shared among my colleagues and im being harrassed because of it. My employer has made several remarks regarding my sexual orientation and theyve belittled me many times to my face. My 2nd manager even threw papers at me one time and told me to pick it up... View More

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Q: If husband refuses to pay for wife's medical and dental care to the point the infection has started eating the bones in

The infection from my teeth has started eating the bones in my mouth that holds them what can he be charged with?

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Q: What to expect at PHC for felony child neglect
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Q: What happens on a failure to appear on child in danger ment

In the state of Arkansas

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Apr 20, 2024

Well, a failure to appear on pretty much any criminal case across-the-board will be treated pretty much the same. With a few exceptions, the court (the judge) will Issue a warrant for your failure to appear (FTA). You will then be subjected to being arrested.

If you have a legitimate...
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Q: How do I file infidelity against him as well as adultery? Does the infidelity include him buying things for others and

Does the infidelity charges include financial infidelity and him making me go without the medical and dental care he had said he was going to take care of years ago and he never has but he always has money to order non important things online and buy things for other people and me having to go... View More

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Q: Is my husband responsible for me a place to live and things I have to have and my medical and dental care?

My common law husband of almost 18 years brought me to live at his mom's house after we had a house fire that has melted my car leaving me homeless and vehicleless. He has brought me out to the middle of nowhere without transportation, money or a working phone my sim is messed up. He has now... View More

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Q: What does 141 dismissed/ withdrawn mean?
Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Apr 16, 2024

I’m not sure what the number “141” signifies, but when something is “dismissed” or “withdrawn” in a criminal case, it is almost always nothing but good news for the defendant. Charges being dismissed? Very good thing! An application to revoke or accelerate your probation being... View More

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Q: My husband has been in prison for 32 years on a murder he didn't commit. Recently proof of his innocence has surfaced. I

Paid a lawyer 12000 dollars to do a post conviction the lawyer did nothing but stole our money he never went to see my husband or filed anything. Bar association is moving on him now but what about my husband? We can't pay another lawyer.. help me.

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Q: Is it legal to record from my bedroom loud conversations I'm not a party to that are taking place nearby?

Long story short, I filed an ex parte protective order against my roommate, which was granted and served to them. They decided to violate the order in various ways, such as by urinating by my door, screaming various taunts, issue more homicidal threats, etc. For obvious reasons, I wish to set up... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: Can Domestic abuse against a pregnant women. Be considered a felony first time incident.

I was booked under CF for this charge when we have no prior

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Apr 12, 2024

Oklahoma statutory law indicates that a domestic assault and battery on a pregnant woman where the defendant had reason to know she was pregnant is a felony offense carrying up to 5 years in the department of corrections. If the woman suffers a miscarriage as a result of the assault and battery it... View More

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Q: I was riding as a passenger during a traffic stop. The offficer demanded I Identify myself, told him my brother’s name

I am being charged with a felony, false personation.

Can I legally be charged with that being that I was not creating any liability whatsoever?

Timothy Carignan
Timothy Carignan
answered on Mar 28, 2024

Yes. That created a violation of the law, even if one didn’t exist before.

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Q: I have been charged with 3 count larceny can I plea no contest or what should I do

I am sorry for what I have done I have a son I am scared to loose I was drunk and wasn't in the right mind state please help me

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Mar 27, 2024

Hi, the determination of whether or not you can enter a plea of “no contest” in a criminal case that involves a disposition by a plea bargain a lot of times depends on the courthouse in which you are charged, the judge you have, and the district attorney or prosecutor handling the file.... View More

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Q: If the name is misspelled on almost every court document. Could this be a reason for a dismissal?
Timothy Carignan
Timothy Carignan
answered on Mar 26, 2024

No. A minor mistake like that is called a Scrivener’s Error. It’s blamed on the person typing up the paperwork that someone else directed. If it’s pointed out, the case won’t get dismissed; it will just get corrected.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a officer arrest me for DUI of medication but put different details in affidavit? (Marijuana)

I was pulled over for speeding.The officer said he smelled marijuana.I was honest and told him I did have marijuana. He gave me a field sobriety test.I did tell him I take medication but I did not smoke marijuana that day. He told me i'm under arrest for taking the medication and driving. And... View More

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Mar 25, 2024

Well, if you took a blood test, that should settle the issue as to exactly what was in your system. Unfortunately, in many counties the fact that you have some overtime or controlled drug present in your system is usually enough for them to pursue this criminal charge against you. They will rarely... View More

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