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Oklahoma Inmate filing grievances on the violation of civil liberties, the prison administration puts him on grievance restriction and transfers him to prison across state to try to make his issues mute. Inmate files injunction in district court for retaliation in transferring him and challenges... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
In your situation, deciding whether to file a lawsuit now or after release from incarceration in Oklahoma involves weighing several factors. Filing while incarcerated could be challenging due to the potential roadblocks you mentioned, like grievance restrictions and administrative hurdles. The... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
No. There are a couple unpublished opinions from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (Robertson v. JCCC, HC-2005-768 - 2006, and Day v. State, F-2007-526 - 2008) that essentially provide that an attempt to commit a crime specified in Section 13.1 of Title 21 (the 85% crimes) is not subject to... View More
Would my misdemeanor affect me getting my felony expunged?
answered on Jan 24, 2024
It depends on whether your felony resulted in a conviction and what the crime was. If it was a conviction but one that can be expunged without a pardon, the misdemeanor conviction would prevent you from obtaining the expungement now. In that situation, you would have to wait until seven years has... View More
I got pulled over for my taillight and during the stop they walked the drug dog down one side of the vehicle and the dog never alerted to anything but they went ahead and pulled us out and detained us. They had no reason to suspect drugs or anything can they do that in oklahoma
answered on Jan 24, 2024
In Oklahoma, as in other states, police can use drug-sniffing dogs during traffic stops, but there are legal limits to this practice. The use of a drug dog itself doesn't typically violate your rights, but the duration and manner of the traffic stop can be significant.
The police need... View More
my son is special need kid amd there is a program in NESU that is called River Hawks scholar program that my son wants to go to but he is not accepted with full guardianship, but could be accepted with limited guardianship
answered on Jan 23, 2024
To write a motion to change guardianship from full to limited for college purposes in Oklahoma, you need to follow a specific legal process. Start by drafting a motion document, which is a formal request to the court. In this document, clearly state your current status as a full guardian and... View More
And licensed bondsman can the state or county say it was Seminole county Oklahoma now not the bondsman putting a stipulation on you but the state for you to have to submit a urine test every week even though you have not been convicted yet wouldn't that be punishment before you are convicted... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2024
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, the court can set conditions for your pretrial release. Sometimes no conditions exist other than to not commit new crimes and to remain in contact with your bondsman. Other times, the court requires the person to have a GPS monitor, to have no... View More
I have paid for 500 deductibles of collision for 6 months. Without any notice or refund, they changed it to no collision. After I noticed it from APP, I called my agent said I have no idea that I changed my current policy and I want my old policy back. However, I do not have record this call. After... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
To serve State Farm or any corporation with legal papers in Oklahoma, you need to locate their registered agent for service of process. This information can typically be found through the Oklahoma Secretary of State's office. They maintain a database of registered agents for corporations... View More
I had a medical emergency in 2017 I needed emergency surgery. I was not living in Oklahoma yet so the hospital was out of network. The law states if it is a life threatening emergency you can go to the nearest hospital without pre approval and it will be paid as in network. However the hospital I... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
It doesn't sound like contempt of court. It sounds more like a collection lawsuit. But failing to appear/respond could result in a default judgment. Since you mention a court date, that suggests that legal action may have been filed by them. One option is to set up a consult with a local... View More
I had a medical emergency in 2017 I needed emergency surgery. I was not living in Oklahoma yet so the hospital was out of network. The law states if it is a life threatening emergency you can go to the nearest hospital without pre approval and it will be paid as in network. However the hospital I... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
Being held in contempt of court typically occurs when someone disobeys a court order, not simply because a hospital refused your insurance payment. In your situation, it appears that the hospital is pursuing legal action due to unpaid bills, which is a civil matter, rather than a contempt of court... View More
Inmate put on medical grievance restriction. In Oklahoma the administrative review authority has 3 branches. ARA, medical ARA and personal identity ARA. Inmate appeals grievance restriction to medical ARA and the next day to ARA because the policy isn't clear on who to appeal to. Inmate is... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2024
In this situation, the inmate can take several steps to address the issues related to the medical grievance restriction and the administrative appeals process:
Subpoena of Records: The inmate can request the court to issue a subpoena for the records related to his appeal and the medical... View More
Any reason for him to not be talking and developing like a normal child
answered on Jan 19, 2024
If a 5-year-old is not talking or potty trained and there is no clear medical reason, it warrants further evaluation and support. Some key points:
• Most children say their first words by 12 months and are putting 2-3 words together by age 2. By 5, they typically have a vocabulary of... View More
I didn't have enough time to get it put over my name got pulled over it got impounded he got it out and I won't give me my car back what can I do about that I only had it 3 weeks and I have 30 to 60 days to get it put over in my name
answered on Jan 19, 2024
If you bought the car from your friend and have some documentation or proof of purchase, you may be able to take legal action to get the car back. Here are a few options to consider:
1. Talk to your friend and request the return of the car. Show him any receipts, bill of sale, or other... View More
The rv park I stay in has recently informed me that a fingerprint device is the only way to access the bath/shower and laundry facilities.
answered on Jan 18, 2024
The legality of an RV park requiring fingerprinting for access to certain areas can depend on various factors, including state laws and the specific terms of your agreement with the RV park. Generally, private businesses, like an RV park, have some discretion in implementing security measures.... View More
Inmate was placed on grievances restriction he appealed to Administrative review authority and was denied his appeal can he go straight to judicial review in state court?
answered on Jan 18, 2024
In Oklahoma, before an inmate can seek judicial review of an agency's final decision, they typically must exhaust all available administrative remedies. This means the inmate must follow the prison's internal grievance process completely. If the inmate's appeal has been denied by the... View More
All his other cased were dismissed due to mcgirt. The case is out of rogers co oklahoma he pled out to it not knowing he could get it dismissed if he hadnt been mis identified and we dont know what to do. CAN ANYBODY PLEASE HELP US?
answered on Jan 17, 2024
If your boyfriend's case has been affected by a misidentification of his race, particularly in light of the McGirt decision, it's important to take action quickly. The McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling significantly affects criminal jurisdiction involving Native Americans in Oklahoma, potentially... View More
Prisoner challenging grievance restriction through request for judicial review in Oklahoma district court. 2 months later he gets ORDER OF THE COURT IN CIVIL ACTION FILED BY INMATE stating: the petition does not comply with the law because of failure to include one or more of the legally required... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2024
It seems this order from the court is saying your petition for judicial review is missing some required components. Specifically, the court is looking for:
1) A statement of prior judicial and administrative relief sought: This means you need to include information on any other judicial or... View More
A oklahoma prisoner filed a judicial review on agency decision to put him on grievance restriction. The inmate was filing himself pro se and thought certificate of service was proof of mailing and now the court has ordered before he figured out his mistake. The inmate still has not seen the order... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2024
In this situation, where a prisoner pro se misunderstood a court rule and failed to provide proof of mailing in time, it's important to act quickly to address the issue.
The first step is to file a motion for reconsideration or relief from the order, explaining the misunderstanding and... View More
Inmate is appealing Judges order. His appeal has merit and the law library supervisor is blocking him from getting copies and other necessary law library services. His deadline is approaching what can he do to keep from getting time barred in court?
answered on Jan 13, 2024
In a situation where an inmate is being denied access to law library services, it's essential to act promptly to address this issue. Inmates have the right to access legal resources, especially when working on appeals or meeting court deadlines. The first step is to file a grievance within the... View More
I have tried researching it but I'd rather be 100% that it wouldn't be illegal because I don't want to get in trouble if it is illegal.
answered on Jan 13, 2024
Selling an inherited walrus tusk with a cribbage board on eBay can be legally complex, as it involves wildlife regulations. In the United States, walrus ivory is subject to the federal regulations of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These laws prohibit... View More
I asked for a refund,he wont. I called dmv, then court, told court order title wont work cause it was never in his name and he's title skipping. I reported to police for fraud, but still have NO call back.
answered on Jan 13, 2024
It's important to act quickly to resolve the issue with the RV title. First, gather all the documents related to your purchase, including the bill of sale and any communication with the seller. Make copies of everything for your records.
You've already reported the situation to... View More
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