Oklahoma Defense Lawyer Blog
Keep Out: An Overview of Oklahoma Trespassing Laws
Trespassing in Oklahoma – What You Need to Know: Oklahoma is a beautiful state with lots of nature to enjoy, but you need to be careful of how you do so, or you may be charged with trespassing. Trespassing in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor that can lead to fines, jail time, or both. If you […] Read more »
Oklahoma 85% Crimes Mean Mandatory Prison Stays
Oklahoma's 85% law means that perpetrators of sexual and violent crimes are required to serve not less than 85% of their sentence of imprisonment before they become eligible for consideration for parole. Oklahoma implemented this law around 2000 to ensure that perpetrators didn't get early parole and skip out on a large part of their sentence. Even after they've served 85% of their sentence, parole is not automatic and may still be denied. For other types of crimes, there is typically a requirement to serve only one-third or one-fourth of the sentence, which is 33% or 25%, significantly lower than 85%. Read more »
What is an Oklahoma Actual Physical Control Charge?
According to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (OCCA), the prosecution must prove certain elements beyond a reasonable doubt in order to secure a conviction. They are: 1. being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle 2. on a public or private road, street, highway, turnpike, alley, or land with access to at least one house 3. with a blood/breath alcohol concentration of 0.08+ OR while under the influence of alcohol OR while under the influence of both, which may render a person incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle (OUJI-CR 6-20) If you've been charged with APC in Tulsa, an accomplished defense attorney can help you build a rock-solid defense. Read more »
In Oklahoma, Careless Driving Means Going Too Fast
Oklahoma law states that "any person driving a vehicle on a highway shall drive the same at a careful and prudent speed not greater than nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface and width of the highway and any other conditions then existing" (Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-801). Failure to comply with this standard is considered careless driving. Read more »
What You Need to Know About Possession Of A Firearm After Commission Of A Felony In Tulsa
It is a crime to be found in possession of a firearm after the commission of a felony in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Therefore, person who has been convicted of a felony in Tulsa should not in any way have a gun unless they have received a full pardon from the proper authority and have not been […] Read more »