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    robbery with a gunRobbery with a gun in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a felony offense that carries lengthy prison sentences.

    Anyone accused of committing robbery with a gun in Tulsa, Oklahoma should immediately contact an experienced Tulsa criminal defense lawyer to preserve their rights and fight this serious charge.

    Robbery with a Gun Explained

    A firearm is considered a dangerous weapon. Robbery is a wrongful taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his or her person or immediate presence, and against his or her will, accomplished by means of force or fear. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 791

    The property value is immaterial to the underlying crime of robbery. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 795

    Robbery with a gun or any other dangerous weapon, whether it is loaded or not, is cause for a felony charge in Tulsa.

    Even if the firearm is not loaded, uses blanks, or is a toy gun, it is sufficient to be charged with robbery with a firearm as long as the victim had reason to fear he was being threatened by a real firearm.

    Penalty for Robbery with a Gun

    A conviction of robbery with a firearm is a felony punishable by five years to life in prison.

    If upon conviction of a robbery with a gun charge, the defendant has three separate and distinct felony convictions on his criminal record, he will be sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison without parole and a maximum of life in prison. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 801

    In addition, anyone convicted of robbery with a firearm will lose his eligibility for a firearm license. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1290.10

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

    When you are facing charges of any kind, it is always better to do it with the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Options are available to you. Call for a low-cost initial strategy session with an experienced Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

    Contact the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262.

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

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    grand larceny Tulsa OklahomaA grand larceny Tulsa Oklahoma charge is basically the result of the stealing property valued at over $500.

    It is a serious crime in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and punishable by significant jail time and potentially large fines.

    An experienced Tulsa criminal defense lawyer can help you prepare the best defense possible and potentially beat the crime of grand larceny.

    FAQ: Grand Larceny Tulsa Oklahoma

    In order to be convicted of a grand larceny Tulsa Oklahoma charge, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime.

    These elements are:

    • the taking;
    • and carrying away; (no matter how slight) of
    • personal property;
    • from another who is in lawful possession of the property;
    • valued at more than $500;
    • by fraud or stealth;
    • with the intent to  permanently deprive.

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    Grand larceny is larceny committed in either of the following cases:

    1. When the property taken is of value exceeding $500.00.
    2. When such property is taken from the person of another.

    Larceny in other cases is petit larceny. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704

    Penalties for Grand Larceny

    Grand larceny Tulsa Oklahoma is a felony offense punishable by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for up to five years.

    The court may also impose a fine of up to $5,000 and order restitution to the victim. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1705

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

    When you are facing charges of any kind, it is always better to do it with the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Options are available to you. Call for a low-cost initial strategy session with an experienced Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

    Contact the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262.

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

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    Oklahoma bribery lawsAlthough there’s nothing wrong with trying to get exactly what we want, sometimes you can take it too far if getting what you want means bribing a public official.

    Even if the bribe seems small or even harmless, doing it can lead to serious trouble under Tulsa, Oklahoma bribery laws.

    If you’ve been caught violating Oklahoma bribery laws, contact an experienced Tulsa criminal defense attorney today.

    Understanding Oklahoma Bribery Laws

    Oklahoma law prohibits giving “any money, goods, right in action, property, thing of value or advantage, present or prospective, or any promise or undertaking, asked, given or accepted, with a corrupt intent to influence unlawfully the person to whom it is given, in his action, vote or opinion, in any public or official capacity.”

    It is therefore illegal under Oklahoma bribery laws to give a public official anything with the intent to coerce him or her into taking or not taking any specific action.

    A prosecutor must prove each of the following criminal elements beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict a defendant of violating Tulsa, Oklahoma bribery laws:

    • offering, giving, or promising;
    • money, goods, property, or other valuable thing;
    • to an employee, official, legislator, or other public officer;
    • knowing he or she was a public employee; and
    • with the intent to influence his or her official action.

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    Tulsa Bribery Penalties

    Anyone convicted of violating Oklahoma bribery laws can face between five and 10 years in state prison and up to $5,000 in fines.

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

    If you have been accused of breaking Oklahoma bribery laws, options are available to you. Call for a low-cost initial strategy session with an experienced Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

    Contact the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262.

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

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    witness intimidation OklahomaIn Tulsa, it is illegal to attempt to prevent a witness from giving testimony – called “witness intimidation Oklahoma”- even when you think it won’t have a significant affect on a case.

    In fact, it is illegal to do anything to prevent or attempt to prevent a witness from testifying or providing evidence to the court.

    If convicted of a witness intimidation Oklahoma charge, you may find yourself in serious trouble.

    Proving Witness Intimidation Oklahoma

    Before a defendant can be found guilty of witness intimidation Oklahoma, a prosecutor will have to prove each part of the crime (called elements) beyond a reasonable doubt.

    This will require a prosecutor to present evidence and witness testimony in order to secure a conviction.

    The elements of witness intimidation Oklahoma are as follows:

    First, that a defendant acted willfully;

    Second, causing/threatening/procuring/harassing;

    Third, physical/mental harm;

    Fourth, through force/fear;

    Fifth, to a person;

    Sixth, because of testimony given by the person in any civil or criminal trial or with the intent to prevent the person from appearing in court to testify, or make the person alter his testimony, or because of a report of abuse or neglect.

    (Ok. Stat. Tit. 21 Sec. 455)

    Punishment for Witness Intimidation

    Anyone found guilty of witness intimidation will be charged with a felony crime punishable by not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years in prison.

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer

    A charge of witness intimidation in Tulsa is serious and can lead to a lengthy prison sentence.

    If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

    Consult with an experienced attorney at the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm today at (918) 256-3400, or call toll-free at 1-(888) 447-7262.

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    possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in OklahomaThe city of Tulsa, Oklahoma punishes a number of gun crimes.

    However, if you are charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Oklahoma, you will find yourself in state court and facing serious penalties.

    Defining Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in Oklahoma

    Under state law, a person convicted of any felony in any state can be charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Oklahoma.

    Even being in possession of a legally registered handgun is a violation of this law.

    Only non-violent felons who have received pardons for their crimes are exempt from this law.

    These individuals may carry a firearm only after applying for one and can also work as peace officers. (Ok. Stat. Tit. 21 Sec. 1283)

    Proving Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in Oklahoma

    Once in court, the state prosecutor will attempt to prove each element of the crime’s definition in order to secure a conviction.

    To prove it, a prosecutor will have to show the following:

    First, that the defendant acted knowingly and willfully;

    Second, that the defendant possessed/(had under his immediate control)/(had in any vehicle he operated)/(had in any vehicle in which he was riding as a passenger)/(had at the place where the defendant resides);

    Third, any pistol/(imitation/homemade pistol)/(machine gun)/(sawed-off shotgun/rifle)/(dangerous/deadly firearm);

    Fourth, the defendant was convicted of a felony by any court in the United States.

    Possible Defenses

    In cases where the defendant was found with a gun on his person, the case will usually be straightforward.

    In other cases where the defendant may not have had the gun on his person or was simply near a gun, it will be much more difficult to prove that he was in “possession” of it.

    In these cases, a Tulsa criminal defense attorney may argue that you were unaware of the gun, it was not yours, or that you were not in control of it.

    Penalties

    Anyone convicted of this crime will be guilty of a felony offense.

    Such a conviction may be punished by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a period not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years.

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Felony Defense Lawyer

    A conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm can lead to years in jail and severely alter one’s life.

    If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, consult with an experienced attorney at the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm today at (918) 256-3400, or call 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.

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