Misdemeanor Defense

Reckless driving in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor crime, and a conviction in Tulsa can lead to large fines and lengthy jail sentences.

A reckless driving conviction in Oklahoma can also attach points on your driver’s license, leading to higher insurance rates and a suspended or revoked license.  A consultation with an experienced Tulsa criminal attorney can help you fight this charge and minimize fines and penalties.

Defining Reckless Driving in Oklahoma

Reckless driving in Tulsa is defined as driving a motor vehicle in a careless or wanton manner without regard for the safety of persons or property or in violation of speed limits, according to Oklahoma statute title 47 § 11-801.

Violating the conditions of section 11-801 or speed limits alone is not enough by itself to convict the defendant of the crime of reckless driving. The prosecutor must also prove that the defendant was driving in a “careless or wanton manner.”

For example, the defendant must not only be speeding, but also must be speeding to such an extent that his conduct would constitute culpable negligence or driving in a manner that poses an articulable danger to other persons on the roadway. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-801

Speeding, intoxication, driving while impaired, skidding sideways to force others off the road, passing in the face of oncoming traffic, or anything that takes away the driver’s full attention to driving (such as the use of a cell phone) are all factors that could constitute a charge of reckless driving in Tulsa.

No person may be convicted of reckless driving in Oklahoma unless the prosecutor proves beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

1. driving;
2. a motor vehicle;
3. in a careless or wanton manner;
4. without regard for the safety of persons or property or that violated lawful speed limits or that exceeded the speed that a careful and prudent person would have considered reasonable and proper given the conditions or sufficient in order to stop within the assured clear distance ahead.

Penalties for Reckless Driving in Oklahoma

Reckless driving in Oklahoma

is punishable by 5 to 90 days in jail, a fine between $100 and $500, or both.

A subsequent conviction of reckless driving in Tulsa is punishable by 10 to 180 days in jail, a fine between $150 and $1,000, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-901

Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Consult with an experienced attorney today at Wirth Law Office – Tulsa. 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.

Petit larceny in Oklahoma is basically the stealing property valued under $500. It is a misdemeanor crime in Tulsa, Oklahoma punishable by fines and jail time.

In order to be convicted of petit larceny the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime.

An experienced Tulsa criminal defense lawyer can help you prepare the best defense possible to beat a charge of petit larceny in Oklahoma.

Elements of Petit Larceny in Oklahoma

The elements of petit larceny in Oklahoma are:

1. the taking;
2. and carrying away; (no matter how slight) of
3. personal property;
4. from another who is in lawful possession of the property;
5. valued at less than $500;
6. by fraud/stealth;
7. with the intent to  permanently deprive. OUJI-CR 5-93

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

1. When the property taken is of value of $500 or less.

2. When such property is taken from the person of another. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704

Penalties for Petit Larceny in Oklahoma

Petit larceny is a misdemeanor crime punishable by a fine of between $10 and $500, imprisonment up to six months, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1706

Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or anyone you know is in this situation or is faced with the charge of petit larceny in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa misdemeanor criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

Consult with an experienced attorney today at Wirth Law Office – Tulsa 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.

There’s no doubt that we all need transportation to get around, even in a large city such as Tulsa.

However, if you’re caught driving with a suspended license in Oklahoma, you could face serious penalties.

Reasons for Suspension

You may find your driver’s license suspended for a number of reasons.

Some offenses or crimes can result in automatic suspension, and include driving under the influence, lying on a DMV form, causing bodily harm to another person after failing to stop at a stop sign or light, or failing to pay for gas.

Several other offenses may also lead to suspension, although not automatically. (Ok. Stat. Tit. 47 Sec. 6-205)

Punishment for Driving With a Suspended License in Oklahoma

Any person who committed a crime that led to suspension of driving privileges and is then caught driving with a suspended license in Oklahoma will face a fine between $500 and $5,000, or jail time of up to one year.

For all others, this misdemeanor conviction will result in fines of up to $1,000 or up to one year in jail. (Ok. Stat. Tit. 47 Sec. 6-303)

Initial Consultation: Tulsa Driving Defense Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been charged with driving with a suspended license in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

Consult with an experienced attorney at The Wirth Law Office – Tulsa, call today at (918) 913-0725, 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.

Sometimes, keeping the party going can lead to more trouble than it’s worth if you are caught either consuming alcohol or appearing intoxicated in public.

If you are someone you know has been charged with public intoxication Tulsa, contact an experienced Tulsa misdemeanor defense attorney.

Defining the Crime of Public Intoxication Tulsa

In both Oklahoma and in Tulsa, it is illegal to consume alcohol or any other intoxicating substance in any public place, including a car.

It is also illegal for any person to be drunk or intoxicated on any public or private road, on any form of public transportation, or at any public gathering.

Finally, it is also illegal for any person to disturb the peace because they are drunk or intoxicated for any reason.

Penalties for Public Intoxication Tulsa

Generally, anyone who has violated public intoxication Tulsa law will be guilty of a misdemeanor crime.

Thus, he may be required to pay a fine between$10 and $100 and can face between five and 30 days in county jail. (Ok. Stat. Tit. 37 Sec. 8).

If convicted under Tulsa city ordinance law, however, a defendant can face up to $200 in fines. (Tulsa Ord. Ch. 7 Sec 700).

However, if someone under the age of 21 is caught either consuming an intoxicating substance or appearing intoxicated in public, they may be charged with a misdemeanor crime.

A conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $300, or an order to perform community service of up to 30 hours as outlined under Oklahoma law.

These penalties may increase for underaged drinkers for multiple offenses.

Underaged drinkers may also have their driving privileges suspended if they are convicted of public intoxication Tulsa.

Initial Consultation: Tulsa Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer

A conviction of public intoxication Tulsa can escalate from a minor offense to a crime leading to weeks behind bars, depending on the circumstances.

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.