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Defining Obscene Threats or Harassment by Telephone in Tulsa
An accusation that you’ve made obscene threats or otherwise committed harassment by telephone can mean serious consequences. Although the first time you are charged with this crime is a misdemeanor, a conviction can have adverse affects on your life, including imprisonment of up to one year. If this is your second time being accused of this […] Read more »What Are the Penalties for Robbery in Tulsa Oklahoma?
Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes governs the crime of robbery in Tulsa. Robbery of any type is usually considered a serious felony crime, and requires the services of a qualified attorney. To obtain a conviction, a prosecutor must prove must prove four elements beyond a reasonable doubt. First, he or she will need to […] Read more »In Tulsa What Happens if Convicted of Larceny from a Retailer?
Shoplifting is a crime that is formally called “Larceny of Merchandise from Retailer.” Although it may seem like a small crime, larceny from a retailer in Oklahoma can cause big legal problems if you get caught. Proving Larceny from a Retailer in Oklahoma To prove that someone committed larceny from a retailer in Oklahoma, a […] Read more »Fleeing and Eluding is a Crime in Tulsa, Oklahoma
We don’t always want to yield to authority, especially police officers if we suspect trouble may follow the sound of a siren. However, fleeing and eluding an officer is a crime with significant penalties in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What Does it Mean to Elude an Officer? Tulsa law requires citizens to bring their car to stop […] Read more »Drug Paraphernalia Laws in Oklahoma: What Happens in Court with a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Charge in Tulsa?
Most people acknowledge that the possession of drugs is often considered a serious crime. However, fewer people understand that items such as pipes could violate drug paraphernalia laws in Oklahoma. In fact, possession of drug paraphernalia can result in up to a year behind bars and up to $10,000 in fines. Okla. Stat. tit. 63 […] Read more »