Oklahoma Criminal Law Questions & Answers
Q: If a vehicle has been abandoned on ur property for more than 30 days and u have the title can u sell it
You cannot sell a vehicle unless the title is in your name. Your attorney can file the appropriate paperwork to have the vehicle titled in your name if you meet certain qualifications.
Q: I live in Tulsa and I was arrested around August 9th in Osage County Oklahoma. I was arrested for the possession of
Marijuana. I bonded out with $500 and go back to court on October 4th and I'm just wondering if I can get someone to represent me from Tulsa to go to Pawhuska or if I can get the court closer because I don't have reliable transportation
It is not possible to change courts. You can find lawyers on Justia or you can visit the Oklahoma Bar Association website to find a lawyer. Lawyers are not able to contact you directly on Justia but you can call or message any lawyer that you wish to speak with.
Q: I sexted a teen who was 15 and I was 18 the situation happened almost 2 years ago am I okay?
If criminal charges were not brought at the time this occurred you are probably ok, but there is no guarantee. You can be held liable for the criminal action for up to 12 years after the discovery of the crime.
Q: My friend went to jail in Oklahoma county and they have a hold on him for Carter county Oklahoma for missing drug court
What do I need to do
Retain an attorney for him in Carter County
Q: How is it a reckless asking outlines what part of law did I break
You said you could not find statute. You also thought it was spelled "wreckless." I advised you that it is sepelled "reckless" so that it may help you in your future research
Q: Refering to wreckless driving outlines. Says check 47-11-801 but can not find it. Any advice much appreciated
Made left turn officer claims almost caused wreck although was plenty distance at 35mph even if waa as close as law would allow 3.5 carlengths
47-11-801 OKLAHOMA (GOOGLE)
It is reckless
Q: Can an Oklahoma ADA force a defendant to sign a guilty plea with a threat of filing a higher charge?
the ADA has threatened my daughter on several occasions through her court proceedings. He threatened to file the higher charge if we force the case to trial. The forced her by threatening to file a higher charge if she plead no contest. I trying to see if it is official oppression, coercion. Or if... Read more »
Unfortunately, this happens frequently, and this is legal. While I personally believe that this type of practice is unethical, it does not violate any rules or laws. The best thing that you can do is work with your daughter’s attorney so that she can make a fully informed decision.
Q: I was charged with transporting a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. My clip was out of the gun and it was in a bag. Why
I just don’t understand how i got charged with that if my gun wasn’t loaded. My clip had Bullets in it but the clip was not in the gun
The police can arrest you for anything. The prosecutor’s office then determines the charges that will be filed against you. You need to hire an attorney to represent you to get these charges dismissed.
Q: Who do i contact concerning conditions of a city jail?
The jail is inhumane, uninhabitable, and the inmates are mistreated. No running water, no working toilets in any of the cells, they are allowed 2 phone calls and that's it, they will let you sit and rot before allowing you another phone call, women having their menstrual cycles are denied pads,... Read more »
You need to discuss your case with a civil rights attorney. If you go down this road it will be expensive and time consuming, so you may have to seek help from a nonprofit, which can be hard, but not impossible. The ACLU is a good place to start. Unfortunately, your experience is more common than... Read more »
Q: Is there a victims right group in Leflore County, Oklahoma. 74953?
Have you googled? I found at least one. Try it
Q: Are police required to inform someone that not complying with a request will directly lead to an arrest?
I was watching this video about a woman being arrested for not signing a ticket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMaJOtOu5M8. It seemed questionable to me that the exchange between the officer and the woman was "You're not going to sign the ticket?" "No. Because I..." "Step out of the car." "Why?"... Read more »
It is your duty as a person present in the US to follow the law. Officers are not required to tell you the law. They’re responsible for enforcing it.
Q: If a drunk driver killed someone in a driveway in Oklahoma, could that person be convicted of first degree manslaughter?
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Depending on the circumstances, yes. If a death is involved you need the advice of an attorney whichever side you were on.
Q: How do I drop charges?
My ex boyfriend called me late one night and told me he was going to kill himself, I didn’t realize he didn’t mean he was going to kill me, the court paperwork says he comes to my home with intent to kill me with a gun, which was not true at all. They arrested him 30 mins always from my house... Read more »
Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney for your boyfriend who will work with you to have the case dismissed.
Q: I have full custody of my daughter which was ordered by the courts but her mother has taken her eight straight days.
She has made no attempt to return her and has cut off all communication
You need to take action to enforce your custody order ASAP!!
Q: Does state have to show any kind of proof to support their allegations in motion to revoke bond refiling as felony?
Dismissing the misdemeanor case at my trial that I had been out on bond for and refiling as a felony by making several allegations of stalking the victim while on bond, Does the state only have to allege other crimes committed while on bond for them to revoke bond and issue a felony warrant?... Read more »
The DA cannot be held accountable for you having to post bond.
Q: I was falsely accused and charged by the principal at my son’s school and I didn’t even know I was being charged
Call me
You need to contact a criminal defense attorney to help you defend yourself in the case. Attorneys cannot contact you directly until you have first contacted them.
Q: How long does the govonerhave to sign off on a computation release.
There is no time requirement
Q: what does this mean
what does "Sentenced to one year under custody and control of tulsa county jail, further, all of said term is suspended to be under supervision of district attorneys office" mean
This person received a conviction and is serving one year of probation
Q: I'm trying to find out about this bogus check someone else caused me. My P.O. informed me that a warrant has been issued
My name is Lucas Sellers and live in Tulsa County and this crime I even filed a police report because I didn't write a $23.88 check at Mazzios last year in Coweta,OK. Now tahlequah,OK told my P.O. that I had a felony warrant for a $23 dollar check. Can you see if I have a warrant out of... Read more »
You need to hire an attorney to deal with this new case. You will need to also hire a bondsman to help you do a walk through to post bond and clear the warrant.
Q: What can I do if I can't need an attorney but I lost my job/home I have criminal,family,traffic cases
I am homeless and jobless after a bad divorce and many alcohol and drug addiction problems. I need to find an attorney to help with the mountain of legal problems I have but have no way to pay for a good attorney and I don't know what to do because the longer I put these problems off the worse they... Read more »
You may want to check into Legal Aid. They can occasionally help people in your situation.
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