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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: If a not at fault driver leaves the scene without providing info, can they be charged with a crime?

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

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Animal / Dog Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I be reimbursed for being forced to use my personal cell phone for work?

I’m an officer. My city requires me to use my personal cell phone to receive calls related to work as well as emails from my work email. I was told I would be getting my own phone but that is besides the point. I have an unlimited plan but I despise using my personal phone to call citizens so if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Oklahoma on
Q: What does 141 dismissed/ withdrawn mean?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I’m not sure what the number “141” signifies, but when something is “dismissed” or “withdrawn” in a criminal case, it is almost always nothing but good news for the defendant.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

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it legal in oklahoma to sell someone a vehicle without disclosing that it has been branded a salvage/rebuilt title?

Bought a used car from an individual. He gave me a bill of sale until the duplicate title came in the mail. Went to register vehicle in my name. So did not get to see the title the buyer had. Title was folded in half when I signed the title as the buyer. Received registration papers a few... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: We purchased land that has a gas line through the middle of it that was not disclosed to us & has no easement recourse?

The pipe was installed in 71 by Phillips petroleum & was sold to a small local company with a rude owner who acted like it’s our problem not his.

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

If you got a warranty deed with no encumbrances, then a covenant breach has occurred. You might file suit against the grantor.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Oklahoma on
Q: Are there any lawsuits against Sorin Crown Bio Prosthetic valves?

I have a birth defect and was given this valve 8 years ago. I was told shortly after that the valves like this one deteriorate rapidly and they no longer use them. If it was recalled by the FDA, and if there has been successful litigation against Sorin (now LivaNova), would I have a case for any... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Oklahoma on
Q: elementary school in Jenks refusing to retain child even though he is more than a year behind.

1st grader is being promoted even though he is academically a 4yr old due to trauma and abuse recovery. There was also a request to hold back in kindergarten and it was refused. He is an abuse survivor and is in therapy but has outbursts at school. If mental health matters we need to make it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
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.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
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

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: my boyfriend was arrested after I called 911, for domestic assault. I would like for the whole thing to be dismissed. I

I was very drunk and he didn't start any fight. I called 4 times before, but I'm the one who started the fights. Hoe can I help him

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Does Oklahoma's Constitution ban Gender Specific laws, and if so, does this affect Abortion Bans in Oklahoma?
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answered on Apr 10, 2024

Yes, the Oklahoma Constitution does contain a provision that bans gender-specific laws. Specifically, Article 2, Section 32 of the Oklahoma Constitution states:

"No special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted which may not be altered, revoked, or repealed by the Legislature;...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Oklahoma on
Q: I was recently fired from my job for something that every team manager does without being written up. Do I have a case?

I was terminated for incorrectly filling in our coaching forms for our advocates which as stated all tm's do. However instead of being placed on a corrective action I was immediately terminated. When our process from day one is to be placed on corrective actions and if it's a serious... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Collections for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I stop a collection agency from contacting me.

I'm receiving emails from a person that says he is with a collection agency and trying to collect on a debt that he says I owe, but I cannot recall ever doing business with the bank he mentions. In addition, the debt is over 10 years old or more .

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Semi driver here out of oklahoma, boss us making me pay for a non injury private property accident i had.

Semi driver here out of oklahoma, boss us making me pay for a non injury private property accident i had. He says it's is coming out of my check. He also deducted my permanent pay by .05cents a mile permanent back in December for "tire damages" is any of this legal???

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: Do father's of unborn children have the right to keep that child from being adopted out?

The mother is 16 years of age and the father is 17 years of age and have been dating for over a year. The maternal grandmother is trying to force the mother to give up the baby once it's born (due in October 2024) and neither the mother or father want to give the baby up. The paternal... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: I need help on getting a court date to get my errors stopped on my child support

The judge said if paid in full by 2015 he would stop all errors child support is paid in full

0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If exploitation of a vulnerable adult was discovered in April 2021. When will the statute of limitations be up?

I am the guardian of my uncle, 70 year old incapacitated adult. Law enforcement refused to write a report. Law enforcement told me it's was not in their jurisdiction, it was. Ignored the guardianship. They told me I can not be his guardian if I live in Texas. I am his legal guardian. I... View More

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