My mother was responsible for a minor fender bender in a parking lot. There was minor damage (2-3 small scuffs & a chip in the paint) to the other vehicle. She gave her info to the other driver (OD)as required; but when she asked for the OD's name & info; OD was hostile & refused... View More 
It has put my family in financial despair that is unbelievable since my vehichle was impounded 2 weeks ago. I, my fiance, my 36 y/o daughter, 38 y/o son in law and 10 y/o grandson all have been living in a small bumper pull rv since both our households faced eviction in Mid Nov and had no other... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your challenging situation. In Oklahoma, there might be provisions for impounded vehicles to be released without fees for individuals who are homeless or indigent. It's important to gather all relevant documentation that demonstrates your current living... View More
I Was stopped and arrested wasn’t given a reason for being stopped or a citation but was given citations for what happened after the stop by Arcoma Ok. City police officer that hasn’t been cross deputized it was $1850 to get out I paid a thousand and owe the 850. I’m a citizen of Cherokee... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
In situations involving Native American citizens and law enforcement, the legal jurisdiction can be complex, especially on tribal lands or concerning tribal members. Generally, whether a non-cross-deputized officer has authority to arrest a Cherokee Nation citizen depends on where the incident... View More
I am a Texan. I was stopped by a sheriff on a country road.
He ordered me not to use my phone to record what happened or to speak with anyone.
He was reckless with my belongings.
He asked me about drugs – as if requesting I give him drugs as a bribe.
He... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Facing charges for possession of narcotics paraphernalia, especially under questionable circumstances, requires immediate legal action. The situation you described raises concerns about the legality of the stop and search, as well as your rights during the encounter.
First, it's... View More
I got pulled over for my taillight and during the stop they walked the drug dog down one side of the vehicle and the dog never alerted to anything but they went ahead and pulled us out and detained us. They had no reason to suspect drugs or anything can they do that in oklahoma
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In Oklahoma, as in other states, police can use drug-sniffing dogs during traffic stops, but there are legal limits to this practice. The use of a drug dog itself doesn't typically violate your rights, but the duration and manner of the traffic stop can be significant.
The police need... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Unfortunately, the insurance coverage is not retroactive. You would need to defend or discuss with an attorney defending the ticket/charge. Good luck
The ticket even says full name ( last name, first name,middle name) is it something I can get dismissed or should I get a lawyer and fight my case in court
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Yes, a traffic ticket is usually still considered valid even if it only contains your middle initial rather than your full middle name. The important part is if the ticket accurately identifies you, which can be through a combination of other personal information such as your full first and last... View More
Got a ticket. Pleaded not guilty. Went to court, officer did not show up. Prosecution asked Jude to dismiss my charge. Just granted. Now city is reopening case because officer stated he was on a priority call at the court time.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Under Oklahoma law, generally once a criminal case has been dismissed by a judge, even traffic charges like a ticket, the case cannot be reopened later on. Some key considerations:
- If the prosecution at trial is unable to prove their case, such as the officer not appearing, dismissal is... View More
I have a bill of sale and I am waiting for the title. Got a citation for failure to register and expired tags which it doesn't have a tag to expire.
answered on Nov 9, 2023
No, the Constitutional "right to travel" is not a defense to driving a motor vehicle on a public road without a current registration tag.
You should visit a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location (formerly a Tag Agency) to process your tag, title, and tax, to receive your... View More
End it was still sold at auction. He did not owe anything on the car and I know it sold for more than what was owed to the wrecker service. I cannot get any answers out of the wrecker service about the sale. The title was not yet in my sons name so they looked up the owner and it was actually the... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2023
If they sold your son's car at auction without giving him proper notice. Under Oklahoma law, wrecker services must send notice to the owner of a towed vehicle before selling it at auction. The notice must include the date, time, and location of the auction, as well as the amount of money owed... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
Deciding to hire a lawyer for a speeding and no-seatbelt ticket depends on potential fines, points on your record, and insurance rate hikes. Lawyers can sometimes reduce fines or get the case dismissed, but their fees need to be considered. Evaluate the severity of the offenses, your driving... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
In many jurisdictions, when making a right turn onto a road with multiple lanes at a green light, you are typically required to turn into the rightmost lane unless otherwise marked or indicated by traffic signs. After completing your turn and merging safely into the lane, you can then signal and... View More
So the main reason why I even got pulled over was because I was parked in the parking lot in a motel and a officer came up to my vehicle to see what I was doing and why I was there and I told him that me and my wife was waiting for her to go to work and for the time for her to go to work and the... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Some LEO wait outside bars, when they see someone intoxicated come out they follow the car and pull over for DUI. Sounds similar to what happened to you. Actually the officer could have ticketed you in the parking lot. I think she waited to be sure, because, as you said, you denied her, so she... View More
Child was fixing to be 4yrs old in her booster seat buckeled in the passenger seat..highway patrol man gave me a $279 ticket cuz she was in front seat..Oklahoma does not have a age law for the front seat so why did I get a ticket for failure to use child restraints
answered on Jun 13, 2023
A booster seat is not allowed until after they turn 4. So while the booster seat may have buckled fine in the front seat it isn’t a car seat. Therefore the patrolman was correct in the citation of failure to use child restraints because the child was not in an actual car seat. For reference here... View More
In this instance it was for running a stop sign. There is no amount on the ticket and I was not told how much I have to pay
answered on Jun 13, 2023
No they are not required to tell you how much. The court clerk will be able to tell you the exact cost. You can just call them and ask, alternatively most have online payments and will have the amount when you put in the ticket number.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
A sign is not required in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma. Highway department or the designated authority for that jurisdiction can determine where the zones are and they are identified by signage OR by markings (double yellow line). So if there was a double line and the sign had been stolen or been spray... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2022
While traffic violations are generally treated a little differently, any violation of law in Oklahoma that carries a fine or jail time that does not meet the definition of a felony, is technically a misdemeanor. That includes all, or nearly all, traffic violations - including the one you ask about.... View More
To our knowledge, the property owners are not pressing charges. However, the District Attorney is charging him with a misdemeanor for this accident. He was not under the influence of anything. He was returning home from football practice. He's a good kid. No history of drugs or alcohol. Good... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2022
If the District Attorney is prosecuting this, then you need to hire an attorney to represent your son's interests and help mitigate this matter----depending on the age of your son, it may be possible to get all of this transferred to juvenile court jurisdiction which might keep all of this off... View More
College school parking reserves closest parking for faculty. Can handicap student use the handicap parking if it's designated for faculty?
answered on Aug 31, 2022
I doubt it, but you need to contact the college traffic/police people and ask them your question.
Officer stated at beginning of his report that due to reports he had read about me, he stopped me using the excuse that I didn't signal WITHN100' of stop sign. States I DID USE blinker at both stops! He illegally profiled me, stopped,detained, searched and arrested me for misdemeanor... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Due to your case specifics and the uniqueness of your case, your issue cannot be resolved in this forum - you should contact a criminal law attorney to assist you.
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