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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: Totaled my car. No one was harmed. Already spent night in jail. Can't afford law. What happens next

Already had an arraignment. Can't afford lawyer for the next one. What can I do to avoid jail time

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answered on Oct 9, 2023

In Oklahoma, if you're facing criminal charges and cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to request a public defender. At your next court appearance, let the judge know that you cannot afford an attorney and request to have one appointed for you. If you qualify financially, a public... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Legal Malpractice for Oklahoma on
Q: Could my record be expunged early if my lawyer was arrested and surrendered his license?

State of Oklahoma

Lawyer didn’t adequately communicate, failed to appear in court, and failed to perform work for fees charged.

4 client complaint

Arrested in 2006 as well

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answered on Sep 20, 2023

In Oklahoma, the eligibility for expungement of a criminal record is based primarily on the specifics of your case, the type of offense, and the time that has passed since the conclusion of the sentence or probation. The misconduct of your attorney, while a significant concern, does not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: arrested for felony DUI and destruction of property six months ago. Still haven’t filed charges. Why is that?

Chantel on bond they scheduled my first court date. I still haven’t received a new one or I haven’t filed charges yet.

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Feb 25, 2023

Many times when someone is arrested for a DUI where there is a lengthy to delay before charges are approved and filed, it is usually the result of a blood test being sent off to the OSBI laboratory for testing. It is absolutely not uncommon for the lab to take six months, sometimes more, to return... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: In the state of Oklahoma, is it legal to marry an individual, while still being married to another person?

I've searched public records to see if there is any kind of divorce decree or even a filing of a petition for either marriage licenses, and i am not seeing anything of the sort. This individual was never Common Law married. I read the public filing of both marriage licensing that was filed,... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Apr 10, 2023

It sounds like your case has some very unique set of circumstances. Therefore, you need to contact a family law attorney for your best course of action. Most will give a free phone consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Employment Law and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can Carter County combine a pending criminal case/allegation with a civil contempt child support case you're paying on?
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Mar 10, 2023

I think you are referring to money. County court clerks usually combine court costs and fines (on multiple cases) so that individuals have 1 payment to handle each month.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a first offense dui, I am in Cleveland county Oklahoma, am I allowed to continue using OMMA medical card?

My Dui was under alcohol and had nothing to do with drugs.

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Apr 16, 2022

The freedom to use one’s medical marijuana cards to ingest medical marijuana while someone is on any type of criminal probation in the city or County courthouses throughout the state of Oklahoma is a confusing mess.

Well many probation officers and Judges DO allow the use of medical...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Appeals / Appellate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I was bonded out jail for public intoxication and charged with different charge of APC two month later? Why?

I went to jail for what I thought was a public intoxication. Was bonded out for that paid the bail went to court they said that no charges have been filed yet. I go back to check online to see if charge is it been filed a month later and yesterday they filed actual physical control of motor... View More

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Mar 16, 2022

Many times when the police arrest someone for a crime they have an idea of what statutes or ordinances have been violated. Often times it guesswork because they haven’t done their full investigation, maybe they haven’t talked to some witnesses or followed up on some evidence. They will list... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I sue my attorney for dropping me, after I paid him $1500?

I paid my attorney $1500, then he dropped me. I had to pay ANOTHER attorney $1500 again. The first attorney should return my money. Correct? This is malpractice.

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 14, 2021

You would need to look at your attorney/client agreement (or engagement letter) - More than likely you have agreed to payment. If the attorney did any work on your case then that is services in which they are due money. If you truly feel you have a case against this attorney then you have to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Can you be held in a county jail in Oklahoma indefinitely while waiting for extradition for a Blue warrent in Texas?

Warrent is for dui and he was on parole. They took a blood test and there is no results 5 months later. And no court date 5 months later.

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Jun 23, 2021

Generally, the charging out-of-state county will pick the person up when they can and the defendant will have to pay the cost of the transport.

You might look into contact a bondsman in Texas.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: What writ is it where an inmate is being held for a jail sentence in one county serving a sentance but petitions another

Petitioning one county to start sentence while being held serving in a different county.

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Jun 7, 2021

writ of habeas corpus

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Yes i got a dui 1997 and one in 2002 ive done. Ever thing except pay reinstament fee witch i cant affored what do i do

Im 42 and never had a drivers lincense. They where supspeneded before i ever got them ive only had one ticket in 17 years

Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on May 16, 2021

I'd call the Department of Public Safety Driver Compliance Division and ask whether they offer any options for payment.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Is a dui a misdemeanor or felony
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Feb 9, 2021

A DUI can be filed as a misdemeanor or felony.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: My son got a DUI. He had no drugs or contraband on him or in the vehicle. Can they legally do a cavity search ??

He is 27, cooperative with the police officer but did refuse to blow. He was not given a field sobriety test as well. He got pulled over for a tail light out but it was after midnight and officer asked if he’d been drinking. Son admitted to drinking earlier in the evening.

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 3, 2021

You need to contact an attorney for this and let them receive all the details from your son (the client) so you can be advised properly.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm out on bond with special circumstances I have a medical marijuana card can I get in trouble for peeing hot for THC
Brian Boeheim
Brian Boeheim
answered on Dec 6, 2020

It depends on the county. Some DA's and Judges are placing limitations on people and feel they can get away with it because it is still a Federal Offense. Without seeing the specific conditions of your bond, it is hard to tell. I would error on the side of not using. If you have to test... View More

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I got arrested for a dui over 6 months ago and it says they’re gonna drug test me i have my medcard can i smoke marijuan

due to covid i haven’t been able to get a court date or start a probation time and it’s been so long i feel as if i’m supposed to be covered by the medcard

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Nov 3, 2020

It is a big chaotic circus right now with different counties implementing different rules relating to the medical marijuana issue and probation. It sounds like you haven’t waived your trial rights or been placed on probation yet which is good. Most judges appreciate when you’re upfront with... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I was convicted of child neglect and felony DUI in 2003. My son was in the truck with me...can I get this expunged?
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Sep 8, 2020

This statute should be helpful:

https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=440214

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: What are my chances of getting a deferred sentence? And if I do is my license still suspended?

.13 bac dui first time

Failure to maintain lane

Transporting an open container

I’m a Texas resident but was charged in Walters ok. Leaving the casino and immediately was pulled over and given a field sobriety test. Failed that and was arrested taken to police station... View More

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Sep 7, 2020

Any attorney that guarantees you a certain result is lying because we don’t know until we rifle through the evidence and check your past. Also, occasionally, there are unreasonable DAs and/or judges or peculiar facts. If you were in Vegas I think the odds of you getting a deferred probation for... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I was arrested on dui blood work come back as dwi can a district attorney change it to dui. Bac .06
Andrea Worden
Andrea Worden
answered on Aug 24, 2020

A DWI is the appropriate charge based on your BAC. However, if there is a drug on the blood test, you could be charged with DUI drugs.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: What's this mean? AMENDED ORDER SETTING CONTESTED CRIMINAL HEARINGS.

It was entered on odcr.com regarding my girlfriends felony Dui-d case. Also ORAS was on there.

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answered on May 5, 2020

It appears that an amended order was filed, likely setting or resetting certain hearings (possibly due to COVID-19 and the Oklahoma Supreme Court's administrative orders pertaining to cases currently scheduled through May 15). ORAS often is used in criminal cases to refer to the Ohio Risk... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm being charged with 2 counts of manslaughter. What can I expect from my prosecution?

They are charging me with an dui with BOC. Of .o8. I haven't drank in 7 years so that's impossible.

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Apr 5, 2020

You need to contact a seasoned criminal defense trial attorney as soon as possible. This is likely first-degree manslaughter (which carries a minimum of four years and up to life in prison). There are lots of factors that you have not included (wisely) in this question. They will ask for prison... View More

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