Oklahoma Criminal Law Questions & Answers
Q: If parole officer put you in jail,how long do they have to file new charges.and if arrested on revocation
If you were arrested on a motion for revocation warrant, the judge must schedule a court date for you within 20 days of your arrest.
Q: Can my husband use the spousal privilege in this case to not testify against me?
Maybe. You should hire a defense attorney to represent your in the VPO hearing.
Q: Hello my husband shot at his brothers girlfriend car yesterday and he is being charged with Attempted to shooting
This is a violent 85% felony offense. He needs to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
Q: If I was walking near the railroad tracks and stopped by a cop of the railroad and no charges where pressed
You will usually receive a citation at the time of the offense. It is not impossible, but it is unlikely that you will be charged. In the future, stay away from railroad tracks.
Q: My son has mental issues and physically disabled. He was arrested we bonded him out but cannot afford attorney what now
File an application for a court-appointed attorney. Your son may be able to qualify.
Q: Does a vehicle have to yield to a pedestrian attempting to halt its movement by stepping in its path?
Answered on Mar 13, 2019
There are a number of offenses, for which each driver may be liable.
Driver A may be guilty of assault. "An assault is any willful and unlawful attempt or offer with force or violence to do a corporal hurt to another." Okla. Stat. tit. 21 sec. 641. A attempted to injure B with A's car.
Driver B may be guilty of maliciously injuring a motor vehicle, because Driver B kicked the door repeatedly. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 sec. 1787 .
Q: What are the eligibility requirements to have a deferred felony expunged and should I acquire legal counsel for this?
If you've completed the conditions of the deferred sentence, the case should be expunged.
Yes, you should acquire legal counsel for this. Expungements of deferred sentences are likely too difficult for you to handle yourself.
Q: I have an deferred felony charge burglary in the 2 degree from 2006 in Oklahoma, can I still purchase a firearm?
If your deferred sentence has expired, meaning that your probation is over and your case has been dismissed, AND you don't have anything else that prohibits you from purchasing a firearm, yes you can purchase a firearm. You would be wise to expunge the felony offense as soon as you are eligible.
Q: How can i find out the Statue of limitations on a case?
All the state laws are on www.oscn.net so you can look up this information yourself. You can also speak with an attorney. The attorney will need to know the exact criminal offense to be able to accurately tell you the statute of limitations.
Q: If a case is dismissed without prejudice how long do they have to bring the case back up before they can no longer do
The answer to your question depends upon the statute of limitations. Different criminal offenses have a different statute of limitations. Once the statute of limitations expires, the case can no longer be refiled.
Q: Q: What does power number mean In court records there is a % fee and stats power number; 5020
Your question is unclear. Please post a new question with many more details. Every court posts things a little different. You need to identify where this information came from and give some context surrounding the information. This may be something that you will need to discuss with an attorney in person.
Q: What does power number mean
Your question is not clear. Please post a new question with more details.
Q: How can you be put on probation if you discharge you sentence?? What can they revoke? I have 4 months left on probatio
You are not talking about probation. You are talking about post imprisonment supervision. They are two different things, however, they operate in a very similar fashion and are easily confused. This is the law for Oklahoma district courts and US federal courts. You can be revoked to do additional prison time if you violate the terms of your supervision.
Q: In the city of Tulsa Oklahoma how long does the court have to file a writ to bring someone back from prison to face new
The inmate must write the court clerk and request a writ. Even with notice, the court is not required to writ the inmate back. The only way to guarantee a writ is to hire an attorney.
Q: Sorry to bother you. I'd like to know what is legal and illegal concerning dumpster diving in Oklahoma.
Do not dig in dumpsters if you have previously been asked to leave by the store. If you have been verbally asked to leave and then return, the store can file trespassing charges against you.
Q: My husband thinks he needs a lawyer regarding oil larceny charges. He’s been used and fired in all this. We need help
Your husband is correct. He needs to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Q: If a chainsaw was stolen out of a back of a truck what would the charge be
That depends on the specific situation, but most likely concealing stolen property.
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