Criminal Law

Oklahoma Has Tough Penalties for Repeated DUIs In Oklahoma, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-902 Depending on a number of factors, including weight, food intake, and stress levels, this can be a very small amount of alcohol. A couple of glasses of wine at a party of over dinner may be … [Read more...] about How Can I Fight a Wagoner Oklahoma Charge of DUI - Third Offense or More?

Sometimes firearms accidents happen, but shooting with intent to kill is an entirely different matter. This is a felony crime in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and it carries a long prison sentence. Elements of the Crime In every criminal law, there are specific elements that must be proven to secure a conviction. All the elements must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. If even one … [Read more...] about How Does a Wagoner Court Define Shooting with Intent to Kill?

Wagoner, Oklahoma authorities want to protect people in emergency situations. However, they can't if there's interference with an emergency call. Defining Interference with an Emergency Call in Wagoner It is a crime in Wagoner to intentionally interrupt, impede, or interfere with anyone who is attempting to, or who is in the process of, placing an emergency telephone call. … [Read more...] about What is Interference with an Emergency Call in Wagoner?

Computers are everywhere. We use them all the time in daily life in Wagoner, Oklahoma. A great deal of our personal and financial information is available to the skillful hacker. Computer crimes are on the rise, often with devastating damages to victims of the crime. As a result, Oklahoma has passed the Computer Crimes Act. What is a Computer Crimes Act Charge? The … [Read more...] about What is the Computer Crimes Act in Wagoner?

Every jurisdiction, including Wagoner, has laws against taking another person's property. Grand larceny Oklahoma is one such crime. Petit vs. Grand Larceny Oklahoma? Oklahoma divides larceny into petit ("small" in French) and grand ("large" in French). Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1703 The state has been taking steps to reduce the considerable size of its prison population. The … [Read more...] about Wagoner Law: What is Grand Larceny Oklahoma?

You may not be aware of it, but just threatening a violent act toward another person is a crime in Wagoner, Oklahoma. All that is required for a conviction is for the prosecutor to prove that you threatened to perform an act of violence that could cause great bodily injury or death to another. Threatening a Violent Act vs. Planning a Violent Act In Oklahoma, attempting, … [Read more...] about Threatening a Violent Act in Wagoner is a Serious Crime

We know the drill from old Hollywood movies. A gangster gets arrested. As soon as he does, he sends out the word to ensure that any witnesses don't testify against him. Sometimes that means the witness conveniently disappears — often down the East River. Sometimes life in Wagoner, Oklahoma imitates art. Let's face it—being arrested is scary. If you are facing potentially … [Read more...] about How Serious is Intimidating a Witness in Wagoner?

Committing domestic assault in the presence of a minor in Wagoner, Oklahoma is a serious offense. If you are convicted, you could spend years behind bars. Defining Assault and Battery Assault and battery are actually two different crimes that are often charged together. An assault is a threat or attempt to use physical force against a person. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § … [Read more...] about How Serious is Domestic Assault in the Presence of a Minor in Wagoner?

In Wagoner, Oklahoma, contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a charge that we all think we understand at first look. But some unexpected actions might well fall within the law's purview. Basically, the law is meant to prevent exposing children to illegal activities and behaviors. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Wagoner In Oklahoma, it is against the law … [Read more...] about What Happens When I Am Charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Wagoner?

Interfering with an emergency call in Wagoner, Oklahoma is a little-known, but serious crime. When a person calls for emergency services of any kind, the situation is dire. Most states have passed laws to protect persons needing emergency services from those persons abusing, battering, stalking, or harming them. Oklahoma's law is designed to prevent another person from … [Read more...] about How Serious is Interfering with an Emergency Call in Wagoner, Oklahoma?

Conjoint robbery Oklahoma involves two or more accomplices working together in its commission. Because the risk of injury to the victim increases exponentially when two or more persons are involved, so does the penalty. In Oklahoma, the penalties for any type of robbery are harsh. Thus, if you are being investigated or charged with conjoint robbery Oklahoma, you need an … [Read more...] about Conjoint Robbery Oklahoma Can Result in Serious Consequences in Wagoner

Peeping Tom. It is a cute name, but it is a crime. We shiver when we think of being spied on, especially when our privacy feels violated. Wagoner, Oklahoma takes this crime seriously. Thus, a Peeping Tom Oklahoma charge is no laughing matter. A Peeping Tom is a slang term for voyeurism. A voyeur is a person who gets sexual gratification from illegally viewing or recording … [Read more...] about Fighting a Peeping Tom Oklahoma Charge in Wagoner

Under Wagoner, Oklahoma law, larceny is defined as the taking of another's personal property by fraud or stealth, with the intent to deprive that person of their property. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701 Oklahoma petit larceny laws call for penalties including fines and imprisonment. FAQ: Oklahoma Petit Larceny Laws The classification of larceny into "petit" and "grand" grew … [Read more...] about What are Oklahoma Petit Larceny Laws?

All murders are homicides, but not every homicide constitutes a murder Oklahoma charge. If you or a loved one has been charged with second-degree murder in Wagoner, here is what you need to know. What is Murder Oklahoma? In Oklahoma, a homicide is deemed murder in the second degree when the killing is done by an act that is imminently dangerous to another person and when … [Read more...] about How Can a Wagoner Lawyer Help with a Second-Degree Murder Oklahoma Case?

Abuse of prescription medications is a growing problem in Wagoner, Oklahoma. This is particularly true of narcotic pain relievers such as Oxycontin, Percocet, and Vicodin. These controlled substances are highly addictive and although they have a defined medical benefit, it is easy to abuse or become chemically dependent upon them. As the problem has become larger, police … [Read more...] about How Serious is Prescription Drug Fraud Oklahoma?

A number of states have stamp acts on their books, including Oklahoma. A stamp act is a law that requires a buyer or seller to pay a tax to the state in certain types of transactions. The tax is paid and the stamp is affixed to the merchandise being sold. In Wagoner, all controlled substances, including marijuana, are subject to this tax. Failure to pay the Oklahoma drug tax … [Read more...] about Do I Need an Attorney for a No Oklahoma Drug Tax Stamp Charge?

In Wagoner, Oklahoma, larceny is a crime of theft. Each crime of theft has its own characteristics and flavor. Larceny from the house Oklahoma is a felony offense, with significant fines and jail time upon conviction. What is Larceny in Wagoner? Larceny is an intentional taking through the use of fraud or stealth. The statute is written quite broadly to allow prosecution … [Read more...] about What is the Punishment for Larceny from the House Oklahoma?

Any burglary charge in Wagoner, Oklahoma is a serious matter. Whether you are facing first-degree burglary charges or burglary 2 Oklahoma charges, you could end up spending time behind bars. Defining Burglary 2 Oklahoma In Oklahoma, first-degree burglary is a more serious crime than burglary of the second degree, but both are felonies. Both violate the safety of building or … [Read more...] about Charged with Burglary 2 Oklahoma in Wagoner? What to Know

The crime of identity theft Oklahoma carries severe criminal consequences, particularly in Wagoner. In this Internet age, our identities are everywhere on the net. We pay bills, do our banking, and buy and sell items and services. Our birth dates, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers are everywhere. In addition, we go out and pay for things with a swipe of a … [Read more...] about In Wagoner, Identity Theft Oklahoma Could Cost You

We have all watched the news and heard about the growing number of meth labs that seem to be flourishing everywhere. While methamphetamine might be the most obvious method of manufacturing drugs in Oklahoma, it is not the only one. Methamphetamine, however, is one of the most dangerous due to the types of chemicals that are typically used in its manufacture. The chemicals … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Drugs in Oklahoma is a Serious Crime

We value our possessions, but more importantly, we value our safety. Although burglary is a crime against property, it makes us feel less safe in our homes and businesses. It is a crime that officials in Wagoner, Oklahoma take seriously. Though it may seem like a trivial crime, being caught in possession of burglary tools Oklahoma is actually a rather serious legal … [Read more...] about How Serious is Possession of Burglary Tools Oklahoma?

A charge of false declaration of ownership in Oklahoma is not one commonly known outside of a Wagoner pawnshop. It is a charge that is most often levied with regard to a pawnshop transaction gone wrong. FAQ: False Declaration of Ownership in Oklahoma The nature of a pawnshop transaction is one of immediacy. You take a musical instrument into a pawnshop and the owner will give … [Read more...] about What is False Declaration of Ownership in Oklahoma?

Most of the time, we associate the crime of burglary in Oklahoma with a house - the stealthy breaking and entering into a house with the intent to steal something inside. That is the image we carry in our mind's eye, but that is not the only way burglary in Oklahoma occurs. In Wagoner, Oklahoma, burglary is essentially a breaking and entering into another's property with the … [Read more...] about What Happens if I am Charged with Vehicle Burglary in Oklahoma?