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What Petty Offenses Carry Jail Time in Oklahoma?
Minor offenses shouldn't be taken lightly as failure to address them can result in warrants being issued for your arrest and jail time. Read more »What Is Actual Physical Control in Oklahoma?
Actual physical control is a crime in which a person is in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read more »How Do You Bond Someone Out of an Oklahoma Jail?
Bonding someone out of jail generally involves paying a monetary bond, which is usually posted by a professional bondsman. Read more »How Can You Be a Good Witness in Your Own Criminal Case in Oklahoma?
Being a good witness involves being able to remember and provide details of the events leading up to and during your arrest to your attorney. Read more »Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With in Oklahoma?
A child can express a preference for who they want to live with, but the court ultimately decides if it is in the best interest of the child. Read more »Does a Noncustodial Parent Have to Exercise Their Child Visitation Time in Oklahoma?
Not exercising their rights could be used as a factor if the other parent decides to modify the court order. Read more »What Can I Do if the Other Parent Isn’t Allowing Me to See My Child in Oklahoma?
If a parent is not allowing the other parent to see their child, the parent can take several routes to recover their rights. Read more »What Factors Do Oklahoma Courts Consider for Supervised Visitation?
Factors that courts look at include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, ongoing domestic abuse, and alcoholism. Read more »Recovering Alimony Overpayment: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Remarries in Oklahoma
According to Oklahoma Title 43, Section 134, the payments for spousal support shall terminate upon the recipient's death or remarriage. Read more »What Makes a Parent Unfit to Have Custody of Their Child in Oklahoma?
The court defines unfitness of a parent in terms of conditions that inhibit providing for a child's comfort and development. Read more »The OCCA Have Ruled That Kickapoo Nation Reservation Was Disestablished in 1891
It found that Oklahoma did not have the legal authority to charge defendants who were Indians for crimes that occurred on reservation land. Read more »OCCA: Suppression of Evidence Affirmed Where Magistrate Abandoned Her Neutrality (S-2022-412)
The warrant was issued by a magistrate who abandoned neutrality by helping law enforcement redraft the affidavit and sign the warrant. Read more »What Is a Predicate Misdemeanor in Oklahoma?
A predicate misdemeanor is a type of misdemeanor that becomes a more serious felony if the individual is convicted of the same offense again. Read more »OCCA: Accessory to a Crime Requires More than Merely Being “Along for the Ride.” (F-2021-554)
He appealed his 20-year sentence on the grounds of insufficient evidence presented by the state to prove his guilt as an accessory. Read more »OCCA Finds Defendant Not Entitled to Know Identity of Accuser Who Instigated Investigation
The court found that the state is privileged to withhold the identity of a person who has furnished information to law enforcement. Read more »How Can You Know if the Oklahoma Police Have Probable Cause to Search You during a Traffic Stop?
Some indicators of probable cause include if the individual appears to be impaired or if there is paraphernalia or contraband in plain view. Read more »Does the State of Oklahoma Have to Disclose Its Confidential Informants to Defendants?
The right to confrontation under the US Constitution's Sixth Amendment gives the accused the right to confront witnesses against them. Read more »Using Cease & Desist Letters to Protect Intellectual Property in Oklahoma
It informs the violator of the violation of your intellectual property rights and the potential consequences if they do not stop. Read more »What Is Perjury in Oklahoma?
For something to be perjury, the individual must knowingly make a false statement of fact with the intention that the court will rely on it. Read more »Using Cease and Desist Letters to Stop Unfair Debt Collection in Oklahoma
If the harassing calls and letters persist, a cease and desist letter can be sent by an attorney to formally advise the creditor to stop. Read more »Using Cease and Desist Letters to Stop Defamation in Oklahoma
Cease and desist letters can be used in Oklahoma to stop defamation, such as slander or libel, without having to file a lawsuit. Read more »Is Accepting a Call from My Ex a Violation of a Protective Order in Oklahoma?
Even if the plaintiff on the protective order makes contact, the defendant can still be charged with a crime for violation if they respond. Read more »Using Cease and Desist Letters to Stop Revenge Porn in Oklahoma
An attorney can draft and send a cease and desist letter, which explains the law violation and demands the removal of the content. Read more »Using Cease and Desist Letters in Oklahoma to Stop Harassment
The letter should explain how the behavior violates the law and the consequences if they continue. Read more »What Is Public Intoxication in Oklahoma?
A person can prove they were not drunk, for example, if they were very tired or have a neurological condition that makes them appear drunk. Read more »
