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What Happens if You Jump or Skip Bail in Oklahoma?
If a person fails to appear, a bench warrant is issued for their arrest and the bond may be increased or they may be held without bond. Read more »
Should I Testify at My Criminal Trial in Oklahoma?
As a defendant in a criminal trial in Oklahoma, you have a constitutional right to remain silent and not testify. Read more »
What Are the Pros and Cons of a Plea Bargain in Oklahoma?
With plea bargains, you could get a lower sentence than a sentence you can get later if the case goes to trial. Read more »
Can You Possess a Firearm after a Conviction in Oklahoma?
If you have a previous felony conviction, after that, you are not allowed to be in possession of a firearm. Read more »
Is It a Felony to Impersonate Someone in Oklahoma?
It is a felony offense to falsely personate another and there are certain elements to that crime. It can carry up to 10 years in prison. Read more »
Is Resisting Arrest Illegal in Oklahoma?
It is a misdemeanor and can lead to a year in county jail and fines. It's using force or violence to resist a police officer. Read more »
Is Obstructing a Police Officer Illegal in Oklahoma?
It's a misdemeanor. It's punishable by up to one year in jail with fines. You have to willfully prevent the officer from doing their job. Read more »
What Is a Rule 8 Hearing in Oklahoma?
It's a hearing that the judge does that will look into the ability to pay of the defendant. Sources of income and assets will be viewed. Read more »
What Is Hearsay in Oklahoma?
Hearsay is when a witness attempts to admit an out-of-court statement and tries to claim that the statement is truthful. Read more »
Can You Waive a Preliminary Hearing in Oklahoma?
If you know you are guilty and accept that you did it, you can just accept the plea bargain. That will waive the prelim and close the case. Read more »
What Are the Steps in an Oklahoma Felony Criminal Case?
The first step is somebody is arrested or turns themselves in. If you don't turn yourself in, you will just be arrested out of the blue. Read more »
What Is a Preliminary Hearing in Oklahoma?
A preliminary hearing is a hearing to establish probable cause and that there is enough evidence to justify going forward in a criminal case. Read more »
What is a Protective Order in Oklahoma?
A protective order is an order when you want protection from somebody or want them to stop harassing you, calling you, stalking you, etc. Read more »
Is Eluding a Police Officer a Crime in Oklahoma?
Eluding can be a misdemeanor or a felony. For it to be a misdemeanor, after receiving a visible or audible signal to pull over, you don't. Read more »
What Are White Collar Crimes in Oklahoma?
These are crimes that are kind of paper crimes or business crimes or retail-type crimes. They'll be crimes like fraud, and embezzlement. Read more »
What Is a DOC Sentence in an Oklahoma Criminal Case?
Certain violent offenses are listed as 85% crimes. If you get 10 years, this law requires that you do 85% of it to be eligible for parole. Read more »
How Is Sentencing for a Criminal Offence Decided in Oklahoma?
There are three ways. The first and most common way is a plea bargain. If you choose to plead guilty, you will be offered a certain sentence. Read more »
How Do I Find Out if There Is a Warrant for My Arrest in Oklahoma?
Sometimes the sheriff's departments and counties will have them. The city of Tulsa for example has a website and you can always look that up. Read more »
What Does the State of Oklahoma or the District Attorney’s Office Have to Prove in a Criminal Case?
To prove something beyond a doubt, you have to know what you have to prove. Every offense has elements and a place for anybody to check out. Read more »
Can I Go to Prison for Violating My Probation in Oklahoma?
If you've committed a new crime and that's a violation of your probation, there may not be a saving grace in that. Read more »
What Is Probation in Oklahoma?
People want probation because it does not require a prison sentence or a jail term. The major violation would be committing a new crime. Read more »
How Are Charges Filed in an Oklahoma Criminal Case?
Once charges are filed, it's taken to a judge, they sign off on it, and then they basically ask for a bench warrant for that person's arrest. Read more »
Oklahoma Law: Larceny of a Vehicle v. Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
Possession of a stolen vehicle is having a vehicle and knowing that it was stolen. Larceny of a vehicle is where you steal the vehicle. Read more »
What Is Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle in Oklahoma?
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle is taking and using a vehicle without permission from the owner but without the intent to steal it. Read more »
What is Malicious Mischief in Oklahoma?
Malicious mischief is intent damage to property. An example of malicious mischief would be maybe throwing a rock through a window on purpose. Read more »
