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False declaration of ownership in Tulsa, Oklahoma is the false representation of ownership, or the rights to use, sell, gift, exchange, or dispose of certain objects or property.

Oklahoma law makes reference to specific situations where false declaration of ownership is a crime. In certain situations, false declaration of ownership can carry serious consequences.

False Declaration of Ownership Through a Fake ID

Creating, manufacturing, possessing, displaying, or selling a false ID is also illegal in Tulsa. Purchasing or knowingly possessing a false ID can lead to a misdemeanor charge, which carries fines between $25 and $200.

However, displaying or presenting an ID which bears altered, false, or fictitious information for the purpose of committing or aiding in the commission of a felony in any commercial or financial transaction is a felony offense. If you are convicted of this type of false declaration of ownership in Tulsa, you could spend up to seven years behind bars and be fined up to $10,000. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1550.41

Selling a Vehicle to a “Crusher”

Any person selling a vehicle or other property to a “crusher” who uses false or altered identification or makes a false declaration of ownership shall be guilty of a felony in Oklahoma. This type of false declaration of ownership in Tulsa is punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 592.9

Pledging Property to a Pawn Broker

Any person selling or pledging property to a pawnbroker who uses false or altered identification or a false declaration of ownership is guilty of a felony crime. If convicted, the defendant could spend up to five years in prison and pay a $500 fine. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1515

Selling Timber

Timber sold by the use of false or altered identification or a false declaration of ownership could be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the timber.

If the timber sold is valued at less than $200, the crime is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

If the timber sold is valued at more than $200, the crime is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 16-66

Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or someone you know is accused of making a false declaration of ownership in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

Consult with an experienced attorney at Wirth Law Office – Tulsa today, by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262 (Wirth Law).

If you prefer, you can use the box in the upper right-hand corner of this page to send a question or brief message.

It is in the public interest to protect minors, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Tulsa, Oklahoma can have serious consequences.

It is against the law in Tulsa to knowingly or willfully cause, aid, abet, or encourage a minor to become a delinquent child.  Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 856

It is also a crime in Oklahoma for anyone to knowingly or willfully cause, aid, abet, encourage, solicit, or recruit a minor to participate, join, or associate with any criminal street gang, or any gang member for the purpose of committing any criminal act.

Defining a Delinquent Minor

In Tulsa, a delinquent minor is a child under 18 years of age who has done anything illegal or is more specifically committing any of the following acts:

1. Associating with thieves, or vicious or immoral persons.
2. Frequenting a house of ill repute.
3. Frequenting a gambling institution.
4. Frequenting bars or any place where liquors are manufactured, stored, or sold.
5. Possession, carrying, owning, or exposing any vile, obscene, indecent, immoral, or lascivious photograph, drawing, picture, book, paper, pamphlet, image, device, instrument, figure, or object.
6. Willfully, lewdly, or lasciviously exposing his or her person, or private parts thereof, in any place, public or private, in such manner as to be offensive to decency, or calculated to excite vicious or lewd thoughts, or for the purpose of engaging in the preparation or manufacture of obscene, indecent, or lascivious photographs, pictures, figures, or objects.
7. Frequently using, possessing, transporting, selling, engaging, aiding, or assisting in the sale or manufacturing of liquor.
8. Being a runaway from his or her parent or legal guardian. A compelling reason can be a defense to aiding a runaway, such as a reasonable belief that the child is in physical, mental, or emotional danger.
9. Violating any penal provision of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act.

Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 857

Penalties for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

Contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Tulsa

is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. A subsequent violation is a felony punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

Encouraging a minor to participate in a criminal street gang is a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. A subsequent violation is a felony punishable by between 5 and 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

Anyone who willfully causes, aids, abets, or encourages a minor to commit or participate in committing a felony can be held responsible for the felony as if he committed the felony himself. This is punishable by the maximum penalty allowed for the offense. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 856

Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or someone you know is accused of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

Consult with an experienced attorney at Wirth Law Office – Tulsa today, by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262 (Wirth Law).

If you prefer, you can use the box in the upper right-hand corner of this page to send a question or brief message.