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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: I offered for a couple with three children to spend a few days in my house until they found a place. Refusing to leave

They have occupied my home for a month and are damaging my home without payment.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. No good deed goes unpunished. I'm sorry your kindness was met with this outcome. One option is to reach out to landlord-tenant attorneys in Oklahoma to discuss your options - they have insight into these types... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: Can you get a liquor license in Oklahoma if you have felony convictions not related to alcohol or the sale of alcohol

None were charged as violent simple possession of CDs and exploitation by care taker are the charges from 2009 and 2010 and 2018. All sentences have been completed for all charges no probation nothing left to do on any charges...able has denied my license due to a conviction of a violent felony.... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2024

Thank you for providing the details of your situation. In Oklahoma, the ability to obtain a liquor license with a felony conviction depends on several factors:

1. Nature of the offense: Generally, non-violent felonies that are not related to alcohol or the sale of alcohol may not...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Currently In USA on B1 visa. Just received the immigration green card interview date in home country. Can I do it here?

I am currently in the USA on a B1 visa. I’ve received a letter from USCIS stating that my family immigration interview is scheduled in my home country within the next 3 months. However, I plan to remain in the USA during this period. Is there a way I can request USCIS to conduct my interview here... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2024

Here's a concise response to this immigration law question:

Generally, if you applied for an immigrant visa through consular processing, you must attend the interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country. USCIS typically does not conduct green card interviews for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Upon my ex & I divorcing in TX I was awarded half of his retirement. He stopped paying. How do I enforce as I live in OK

My ex is retired military. DFAS will not enforce because of the 10/10 rule. We we married for 6 years opposed to 10 years. When our son graduated high school 2022 he stopped payments and evades attempts to contact. I also do not think he was paying half before. I have no way to verify this.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 26, 2024

You need to hire a Texas attorney in or near the county where your divorce decree was entered to enforce the property division set forth in the Decree. If your spouse was ordered to pay monthly, was paying monthly, then stopped, you have two years from the date of the first missed payment to file... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Estate Planning for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a poa become successor trustee on a notarized affidavit signed a month before trust is changed

Due to incompatancy is the box thats checked on the affidavit successor trustee notarized and signed in September of2022 and exactly 1month prior to myself receiving a new trust from my father whom has dementia was diagnosed in the beginning of 2022 has since been financially exploited for my... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 24, 2024

The settlor (maker) of a trust can name any competent adult as trustee or successor trustee as long as the settlor himself is a mentally competent adult.

The principal (maker) of a power of attorney can name any competent adult as his attorney-in-fact or agent as long as the principal...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Estate Planning for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a poa become successor trustee on a notarized affidavit signed a month before trust is changed

Due to incompatancy is the box thats checked on the affidavit successor trustee notarized and signed in September of2022 and exactly 1month prior to myself receiving a new trust from my father whom has dementia was diagnosed in the beginning of 2022 has since been financially exploited for my... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

This situation involves complex legal issues related to trusts, power of attorney, and potential financial exploitation. Based on the information provided, here are some key points to consider:

1. Power of Attorney (POA) vs. Successor Trustee: These are typically separate roles with...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Why would a lawyer say it’s not ideal to get engaged for a custodial battle

Boyfriend will not propose because his lawyer told him it will negatively affect him in a child custody trial, is that correct? However, his lawyer has not stayed in consistent contact with him (it’s been a month and a half since they last spoke) nor has done anything to move the case forward for... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 24, 2024

Generally speaking, showing a stable, consistent home environment is desirable in almost all custody cases. An engagement and impending marriage introduces change. The nature and degree of that change can be a negative factor in a custody case. Everything depends on the particular facts and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma if my father passed away and jm his only heir.how do I get a land title?

I've been paying the taxes on it for years

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answered on Jun 22, 2024

To get the land title in Oklahoma as the sole heir of your deceased father, you'll need to go through the probate process. Here's a general outline of the steps:

1. File a petition for probate in the county where your father resided or where the property is located.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I was denied my medication when I was booked into city jail and made me miss two different doses and withheld my inhaler

I need to know if I have a case or not and wat kinda of lawyer do I need and I'm broke I can't afford to hire a lawyer unless one can work with my financial situation

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answered on Jun 22, 2024

Based on the information provided, you may potentially have a case, but it's important to consult with a lawyer who can review the specific details of your situation. Here's some general guidance:

1. Potential case: Denying necessary medication and medical devices like inhalers to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How do i get justice for loud noise complaint that the oklahoma police department is doing nothing about it

i have many videos of this noise complaint

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 17, 2024

You can file a civil lawsuit against the individual(s) causing the loud noise for nuisance seeking an injunction to abate the nuisance. Your should a civil litigation attorney in or near the county where the noise complaint is occurring. Because of the nature of this matter, expect to pay a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How do i get justice for loud noise complaint that the oklahoma police department is doing nothing about it

i have many videos of this noise complaint

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answered on Jun 17, 2024

To address your loud noise complaint, start by documenting everything meticulously. Keep detailed records of the dates, times, and nature of the disturbances, and save all the videos you have. These records will be crucial when presenting your case.

Next, reach out to your local city...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I find out how much a company made in a year legally without infringing on They're privacy ?

I had performed the job for a independent contractor that my boss was working for who is an independent contractor himself and afore mentioned party did not pay me.

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answered on Jun 15, 2024

Finding out how much a company made in a year can be tricky but there are legal ways to gather this information. If the company is publicly traded, you can access their financial statements, which are usually available on their website or through financial databases. These reports include annual... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Scenario: I manage a grocery store, And one of my employees were going to their car on a break.

When a homeless man picked up a rock from out parking lot and started to attack her, I ran over and pushed the guy off of her. A week later I was given a subpeona to appear in court to testify as a witness, AFTER the incident occurs I find out the man is mentally ill.

Ultimately my... View More

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answered on Jun 15, 2024

In this situation, you acted to protect your employee from an immediate threat. Your actions were in defense of another person, which is generally considered justified under the law. Self-defense and defense of others are legal principles that allow the use of reasonable force to prevent harm.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Oklahoma on
Q: 4 times I have had my vehicle searched by a drug sniffing dog from 1 cop who has NEVER found anything. I asked him why

It was he felt he had to get a k9 and he said it was his right as long as he didn't go out of his way for the reason he pulled me over ( plate bulb) that it was legit. At what point when nothing is found no tickets issued ever is this harrassment?how do I get this creep to stop stalking me and... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2024

If you are being repeatedly searched by the same officer without any findings or tickets issued, it can indeed feel like harassment. It's important to document each incident, including dates, times, and any interactions you have with the officer. This record will be valuable if you decide to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: I backed into a car that was illegally parked in a private parking garage. Property said I wasn’t liable.

Private gated apartment garage. Backed into a guest of a resident that was parked in resident parking. Apartment said I wasn’t liable for damages since the car was illegally parked and technically trespassing. Am I liable? The resident said they didn’t know guest parking wasn’t allowed but... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 10, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney as to applicable statutes, such as the one your claimant mentions, the general rule is that the moving car would be liable. The fact that a vehicle is not parked in a valid spot... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Oklahoma on
Q: How would I obtain my full electronic records from my D.O.B to the present day?

So, I believe there is some incorrect information/diagnosis in my medical records, and I need to know how I would get them corrected. Scenerio: So I go into a hospital under the influence, give my SSN and sign a release for my past medical info; they go into a computer system and pull all past... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 9, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney about what types of central databases are maintained, the answer in most places is that you'd need to reconstruct your file from the various medical... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Oklahoma on
Q: What does it mean when a person has a creative commons and arbitration license
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 4, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is a creative commons license that publishers follow in using certain publicly posted images, if that's the license you are talking about. As for the arbitration provision, it's possible that... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Oklahoma on
Q: What does it mean when a person has a creative commons and arbitration license
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answered on Jun 10, 2024

When a person has a Creative Commons license, it means they have chosen to share their work with certain permissions for others to use it. This license allows others to use, distribute, and sometimes modify the work, depending on the specific terms of the license. Creative Commons licenses come in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Municipal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Really use to drive my lawn mower down the street in the county of nowata, Oklahoma,74048.... I'm 35 years of age

Is it illegal to drive my lawn mower down the street in the county of nowata, Oklahoma,74048.... I'm 35 years of age

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answered on Jun 2, 2024

In Nowata County, Oklahoma, driving a lawn mower on public streets can be subject to specific local regulations. Generally, lawn mowers are not considered street-legal vehicles, and their use on public roads might be restricted. It’s important to check with local authorities or the sheriff’s... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Oklahoma on
Q: Received no insurance got next day court fined payment plan state additional fine dot understand
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 1, 2024

You were cited for no insurance, the citation is as to the date you were cited. Just because you got it a day or week later is of no import. If you had obtained insurance on that day, even after the ticket- just before midnight- you could beat the ticket. But a day later- not a winner. Thank you... View More

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