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There's an officer that has pulled me over numerous times without legitimate reason and twice recently has searched my vehicle to the extreme of actually taking parts of it apart. He is stopping ppl and questioning them about me and he is talking to ppl about what he thinks I'm doing. He... View More 
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Police harassment can be difficult to define precisely, as it can take many different forms and be based on a variety of factors. Generally speaking, police harassment occurs when a law enforcement officer engages in repeated or unjustified stops, searches, or other forms of contact that are... View More
My question is, what do I do next and how do I go about this?
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
The deferred judgment procedure is not a sentence, so the length in which the court can defer sentencing is not limited by the maximum range of a sentence for a specific crime. Should you agree to the deferred judgment, violate the terms of your probation, and the State seek to accelerate your... View More
I was an ended Oklahoma and they made me get my dogs out of the truck because the canine handler said their dog would not work with my dogs in the vehicle. They told me if I didn't remove my dogs from the vehicle during the free air search they would have animal control come and take my dogs.
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
The question you ask unfortunately cannot, in my opinion, be answered with a simple yes or no. The intricacies of a Fourth Amendment analysis regarding your rights and the actions of law enforcement are very fact specific. If you were charged with a criminal offense resulting form that traffic... View More
Someone I don’t know took photos I had posted on my Facebook account and posted them on their Facebook account pretending my child was theirs
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answered on Jan 24, 2023
If you took the image, it is your image (i.e., you own the copyright - even if you never registered it). Being that the use by the imposter would not appear to be commercial in nature, suing for copyright infringement may not be the most exciting option (especially since you cannot get attorney... View More
My friend bonded out of one county but had a hold on another county. His court date is in two weeks and he was told that if he was still in jail in the other county that they would issue another warrant for failure to appear. And that even though he has met his bond that they might keep him until... View More
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answered on Jan 20, 2023
Typically, the courts will issue a warrant if a defendant does not appear as previously ordered - even if the defendant is in custody somewhere else. The court typically won't order the bond forfeited if it is clear the person is in custody elsewhere, but that helps the bondsman and not the... View More
My parents will not give me mail or will go though it without asking me first, I’m 18 and I’ve heard that it’s illegal but I want to make sure.
answered on Jan 10, 2023
In the state of Oklahoma you are considered an adult with some exceptions when you turn 18. The Federal Government has stated it is not legal to open another 'adult' persons mail without their explicit consent (such as in a wife opening a husbands or vice versa, a secretary opening the... View More
It's not for a bogus check, education or drug court.
answered on Jan 2, 2023
In Tulsa County, and in many other counties, a $40 per month probation “supervision fee” will be charged by the supervising entity that is in addition to any fees owed to the cost administrator on a payment plan for “fines and costs.”
Often times if you have completed most of your... View More
The two with arrest warrents were issued from animal welfare.
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answered on Jan 2, 2023
You should contact an attorney. However, I also am providing a link to a OSBI's website, which contains some helpful information. If the person who has used your name has been fingerprinted, OSBI can verify that your fingerprints are not the same as the individual who used your name. Upon... View More
The two with arrest warrents were issued from animal welfare.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
You need to contact a criminal defense, attorney, as soon as possible, supply them with all of the pertinent facts, locations, jurisdictions, copies of citations, etc…and they will guide you.
In some instances, the police who pull someone over in a traffic stop will have on their body... View More
Second driving under suspension arrest. And no drugs were found with paraphernalia.
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answered on Dec 28, 2022
Every case is different, but it is possible your friend won't have to serve any time. Each crime you describe is a misdemeanor and each has the potential of a sentence no longer than a year in the county jail. Your friend should contact a criminal defense attorney.
In the state of Oklahoma
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answered on Dec 28, 2022
The limitations period that the State has to file the crime you ask about is three (3) years. Keep in mind that limitations on the period of time the State has to file a charge is different than speedy trial issues - the period of time the State has to bring the case to trial. If you have been... View More
Its a domestic violence case, I was not there but was on phone with victim, call got dropped and no answer when I called back, so I called the police.
answered on Dec 15, 2022
What a great question! And what an unbelievably common question in domestic assault and battery cases. Just about any criminal defense attorney will have a story about victims having a change of heart and wanting to stop this speeding train of prosecution against the father of their children or... View More
How can someone be arrested for a simple possession in Oklahoma if the substance was never tested at the scene? Is the substance automatically sent to a lab to be tested? How long can this test take? Can an individual request these results? Should there be a certain amount in order to be tested?... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2022
Many agencies have stopped field-testing substances they believe to be drugs based on their experience with narcotics and the appearance of the substance. A few years ago a couple of officers were rushed to the hospital after being exposed to a narcotic after opening the container it was in and... View More
What is the federal poverty level for an individual? Basically how is this figured?
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answered on Dec 2, 2022
Typically, someone who is out-of-custody will be required to complete an application for a court-appointed attorney (the application form is likely available through the court clerk, the court, or the public defender's office in Oklahoma County). The courts will require that you fully complete... View More
Can I possibly be retried or have a modification to my sentence
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answered on Dec 1, 2022
You are likely eligible for an expungement of all records of the offense (because of a change in law to make those convicted of a felony that has been reclassified as a misdemeanor eligible much sooner than others convicted of a felony). Unfortunately, you will still have to obtain a pardon first... View More
I would like to know if I can hunt with a muzzleloader in Oklahoma, I’m a convicted felon but I’ve never been to prison. I’m not on probation and all my fines are paid off. I asked the chief of the law enforcement department of the Oklahoma wildlife conservation and he said I could not hunt... View More
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answered on Nov 22, 2022
Convicted felons are prohibited under State law to possess "any pistol, imitation or homemade pistol, altered air or toy pistol, machine gun, sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle, or any other firearm."
A firearm is defined by Oklahoma law as any weapon from which a shot or... View More
Second time tried as an adult on felony case, but priors were all dismissed
answered on Nov 18, 2022
Possession of stolen vehicle can be charged a couple of different ways, usually charged where it carries up to two years in prison while assault or assault and battery with a dangerous weapon carries a minimum of zero and up to 10 years in prison. There’s a misdemeanor option on the dangerous... View More
Violations and my girlfriend was trying to commit suicide by taking my insulin and I tried to get it away from her and I've been charged with a domestic misdemeanor and now I have missed my court date and she was subpoenaed is it true that if she doesn't show up to court that that's... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2022
Well, your first issue is that you have a warrant for your arrest for missing court. That’s going to need to be handled immediately. You need to contact your bail bondsman to see if they will agree to stay on the bond and get that figured out.
Next, yes it’s not uncommon for the... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2022
Your question is not completely clear as to what you’re asking. It sounds like you’re stating that someone between the ages of 18 and 25 years old who gets arrested for their first felony offense is not able to receive a suspended sentence. What that statement implies is either that this... View More
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answered on Nov 22, 2022
I agree with Mr. Tiernan. In addition to his comments, I wanted to point out that there is a law that specifically applies to individuals charged with certain felonies who are between the ages of 18 and 25. It is the Delayed Sentencing Program for Young Adults. The law on this requires the court to... View More
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