Criminal Law

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKbcbYerlTw Understanding the Presentation and Importance of Evidence This is Wagoner Attorney Stuart Ericson, we're talking about jury trials. We just talked about, you know, the state's case, how the trial starts by calling witnesses and then the defense gets to cross-examine. So in the state's case, they're basically producing … [Read more...] about How Is Evidence Presented in an Oklahoma Jury Trial?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1De_JycALU Uncovering Biases and Inconsistencies through Cross-Examination This is Stuart Ericson, Wagoner lawyer. We're talking about jury trials. We've talked about jury selection for Dire. We've talked about the judge giving instructions and then the state giving an opening statement and the defense giving an opening statement. So when … [Read more...] about What Happens During a Jury Trial in Oklahoma?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26LZSxSXoDM What to Expect after Jury Selection Hi, I'm Oklahoma attorney Stuart Ericson. After a jury is selected, the judge will read some introductory legal instructions as to how they are to conduct themselves in the jury trial. Some judges allow jurors to take notes, some do not. And then once that is done, each side gets to give an … [Read more...] about What Happens After a Jury Is Selected in Oklahoma?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxHu2_6fpgM Exploring the Importance of the Jury Selection Process This is Wagoner Attorney Stuart Ericson. Today we're talking about the beginning of a jury trial, and that is jury selection, or it's sometimes called voir dire, which is to speak the truth. It's where the judge asks the jury questions about their background and any biases, … [Read more...] about What Is a Jury Selection in Oklahoma?

Exploring the Legal Elements of Negligent Homicide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz2zhX-kMSo Negligent Homicide This is Stuart Ericson. I am a lawyer in Oklahoma. Today we're going to talk about negligent homicide. So homicide means the death of another, you know, by another person. So negligent homicide has certain elements. They are number one, the death of a human. … [Read more...] about What Is Negligent Homicide in Oklahoma?

Understanding the Elements and Definition of Manslaughter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQP3fcaqwkI The Elements and Definition of Manslaughter I'm Stuart Ericson, an attorney in Wagoner, Oklahoma. We're talking about manslaughter today. What are the elements of manslaughter? So manslaughter is the death of somebody and the elements are the death of a human caused by the … [Read more...] about What Is Manslaughter in Oklahoma?

Elements of a Second-Degree Murder Charge in Oklahoma: A Legal Perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfNp9kCpQA Understanding Second-Degree Murder Charges in Oklahoma Hi, this is Wagoner lawyer Stuart Ericson. Today we're talking about some of the murder charges. This time we'll talk about murder in the second degree. As with every crime, the state of Oklahoma has to … [Read more...] about What Are Elements of a Second-Degree Murder Charge in Oklahoma?

Key Elements of a First-Degree Murder Charge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJe-9t8Wpqk First-Degree Murder Charges This is Oklahoma lawyer Stuart Ericson. Today we're just gonna talk the basics about a first-degree murder charge. As with every crime in the state of Oklahoma, there are certain elements that the state of Oklahoma must prove in order to get a conviction for … [Read more...] about What Are Elements of a First-Degree Murder Charge in Oklahoma?

Understanding the purpose and process of initial appearances in Oklahoma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0gfQSSiI5Y Understanding the Purpose and Process of Initial Appearances This is Wagoner Attorney Stuart Ericson. Today we are talking about after an arrest, your first criminal court appearance, is called an initial appearance. Some people call it an arraignment, but … [Read more...] about What Is an Initial Appearance in Oklahoma?

The powerful defense of a defensive alibi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lSZjE3kmEs The Powerful Defense of a Defensive Alibi This is Oklahoma attorney Stuart Ericson. Let's talk about just some defenses and we'll do more over time on these but one you always hear on the TV and movies is alibi, defensive alibi. So in that case it's evidence that's been reduced that the … [Read more...] about What Is an Alibi in Oklahoma?

Understanding Maiming: Severe Physical Harm in Oklahoma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcWKRDtTBE Severe Physical Harm Hi, this is Oklahoma lawyer Stuart Ericson. We're talking about crimes against persons or crimes against people. One that I have seen charged, you don't hear about it too often, is maiming, if you maim somebody. The elements of maiming are, first, the … [Read more...] about What Is Maiming in Oklahoma?

Understanding the elements and consequences of kidnapping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz1_W1ewi-o A Felony Crime Hi, this is Wagoner attorney Stuart Ericson. We are gonna talk about the crime of kidnapping. So not one you hear all that often, but it does happen. I have seen it charged, sometimes even in a dating relationship-type situation. So again, fact-specific, … [Read more...] about What Is Kidnapping in Oklahoma?

Understanding Domestic Assault and Battery in Oklahoma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doQfX1TCuLc When It Hits Home This is Wagoner Lawyer Stuart Ericson. We're talking about crimes against persons or people. We're in the assault and battery kind of listing of crimes. There are many domestic abuse crimes, and that's, you know, during crimes against a spouse or a living … [Read more...] about What Is Domestic Assault and Battery in Oklahoma?

The Scope and Variations of Assault Charges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIHbZs8OkpM The Scope and Variations of Assault Charges Hi, this is Oklahoma attorney Stuart Ericson. We're talking about crimes against the person. We're kind of in the assault and batteries. Of course, every crime has elements of a crime that need to be proven. Now, in assault and battery, the … [Read more...] about How Broad is Assault and Battery in Oklahoma?

Understanding assault and battery with dangerous weapons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqhBsdy-zgc Felony Charges Hi, this is Wagoner lawyer Stuart Ericson, we're talking about crimes against people or crimes against persons. Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, that is a felony. There are certain elements of a crime, and again, elements of a crime are ones that … [Read more...] about What Is Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon in Oklahoma?

Understanding the specific elements of shooting crimes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzdYXuoc0mA Understanding the Specific Elements of Shooting Crimes This is Oklahoma lawyer Stuart Ericson. We're again talking about crimes against the person. This time we're going to look at a big one, shooting with intent to kill. So, shooting with intent to kill is fairly … [Read more...] about What Is "Shooting with Intent to Kill" in Oklahoma?

Understanding the Difference Between Assault and Battery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEvDaLiRa_g The Difference Between Assault and Battery Hi, this is Wagoner Attorney Stuart Ericson. We will go through some of the misdemeanor crimes and crimes against the person. So one of the first ones is assault and battery. Kind of simple, everybody knows the two words, but assault … [Read more...] about What Is Assault and Battery in Oklahoma?

Understanding Second or Subsequent Offenses in Oklahoma Hi, this is Stuart Ericson, Wagoner County attorney. Today we're going to talk about second or subsequent offenses and convictions. So this has to do with punishment. So if you have one prior felony conviction and you get charged again, the state of Oklahoma will file a page two or a supplemental information. So what … [Read more...] about What Are Second or Subsequent Offences in Oklahoma?

Understanding the Definition of Duress Hello, My name is Stuart Ericson. I am a lawyer in Wagoner. Duress is a defense that can be used in criminal cases when a person has committed a crime due to a reasonable fear of death or great bodily harm. However, the fear must be reasonable, and it is ultimately up to the jury to decide whether the belief was reasonable or not. If a … [Read more...] about What Is the Defense of Duress in Oklahoma?

Understanding Entrapment Hi, this is Oklahoma attorney Stuart Ericson. Today we're going to talk about one of the defenses to an alleged crime. If you're charged with a crime, there are certain defenses. Of course, the most obvious one is self-defense, but there is a defense of entrapment. And that is basically where a person has no previous intent or purpose. They have no … [Read more...] about What Is Entrapment in Oklahoma?

Understanding Harboring a Fugitive in Oklahoma Hi, This is Stuart Ericson, Wagoner Lawyer. Harboring a fugitive is a serious crime in the state of Oklahoma. As per Title 21, Section 440 of the state law, if you have knowledge that a person is a fugitive from justice, and you assist them in hiding or evading arrest, you commit a felony that can land you in prison for up to 10 … [Read more...] about What Is "Harboring a Fugitive" in Oklahoma?

First Plea, First Chance Video Transcribed: What is a district court arraignment? I am Oklahoma lawyer Stuart Ericson. After a preliminary hearing in a criminal case, your case will be set for DCA, which stands for district court arraignment. That is where you are in front of a district judge in the county in which you were charged, and that's the first time you will enter … [Read more...] about What Is a District Court Arraignment (DCA) in Oklahoma?

To Waive or Not to Waive? Video Transcribed: What is a criminal preliminary hearing? I am Wagoner County attorney Stuart Ericson. Alright, so in a felony case, the first court date after your initial appearance will be for a preliminary hearing. And that is a probable cause hearing where the state has to produce some evidence to justify you standing for your charges or … [Read more...] about What Is a Criminal Preliminary Hearing in Oklahoma?

Prison or Probation? Video Transcribed: What are the possible punishments in criminal cases in the state of Oklahoma? I am Oklahoma attorney Stuart Erickson. So generally speaking, there are three possible punishments in a criminal case. The first of course, the maximum punishment is going to prison. For most crimes in Oklahoma, prison is always an option and there'll … [Read more...] about What Are the Possible Punishments in Oklahoma Criminal Cases?

Don’t Speak, Just Invoke! Video Transcribed: Should you talk to the police at the beginning of a criminal investigation? Hi, I'm Stuart Ericson, a lawyer in Oklahoma. So in the beginning of a criminal investigation that you might be the target of, you could be detained by the police, you could be asked to come in for questioning, or you could be arrested. I advise … [Read more...] about Should I Talk to the Police in the Beginning of a Criminal Investigation in Oklahoma?