Oklahoma Criminal Defense Legal Questions

The common, but not assured, outcome of a first time charge is a deferred sentence, probation fees, 991 fees, court costs, fine and other probable requirements like community service hours, victim compensation fee, etc. . The variables can be subject to change based on skill/effort by counsel and defendant's attitude in presence of prosecution and the court. Translation: if a defendant elects to roll it as a DIY project and project an ain't nothing but a than attitude, there are interns, ADA's and judges who will quite gladly make an example out of that defendant.... Read More

Based on the information you provided your brother requires a criminal defense attorney.  If your brother has no funds to hire his own attorney then he would need to request that the court appoint him an attorney from the Public Defender's Office.  Once that attorney is appointed by the court, he/she will enter a plea of not guilty on your brothers behalf.  That attorney will then represent your brother, gather information and witnesses, and do what they must to defend him and seek the best possible outcome for him in regards to the charges he is facing.... Read More

The back story does not alter what is necessary in the here and now. You have a bench warrant, for reasons undisclosed in your question. You have three options. A. Do nothing until they locate you or you otherwise come to the attention of law enforcemtn. Not a good plan all in all. B. Surrender yourself on the warrant, and have the funds to pay a bondsperson and have the bondsperson on hand when you surrender. You'll likely also need counsel. This may prove to be more expensive than the next option. C. Hire counsel. Counsel can see if he or she feels you have a realistic short at an own recognizance bond. If so, appearing with counsel at the time of surrender may save you funds, and even if it appears you will have a bond, counsel can assist in aranging for the bondsperson and is present to argue for a lower bond.... Read More

A likely outcome, barring any acting out by the accused, is a deferred sentence for a period of time, completing some programs, pay a fine, pay fees and so long as nothing bad transpires, a dismissal of the charge after the deferral period ends. Messing up can bring more severe consequences. You will need counsel for this charge.... Read More

Bottom line is you are not likely to sort this out on your own and you need experienced criminal defense counsel to see if the hole you apparently have been digging for yourself can be filled back in without you also being buried. Talking to law enforcement on your own is never a good idea.... Read More

Your probation can be revoked based on the ticket. It is not required that you be convicted on the ticket to violate you on your probation. Time to seek out counsel and time to step up. You are costing your folks funds just two months into your probation. You owe them an apology for making their wallets take these hits for you.... Read More

Time to get yourself an attorney. Absolutely do not talk to anyone about the matter except your attorney Especially do not talk to police, including detectives. Do not discuss this with friends or co-workers. Talk it out with counsel, where you have the protection of the attorney/client privilege.... Read More

Go ahead and hire counsel. It is difficult to fathom a p.o. and an ada ignoring a positive meth result. It's a case of one aw hell wiping away a few hundred attaboys. This doesn't mean you will get sent away for the full term. It also doesn't mean you will not. Again, get yourself lined up with counsel.... Read More

Oklahoma is a one party notice state. If either person in a call is aware it is recorded, the recording is permissible. In today"s world of easy carry and security cameras and microphones almost everywhere, it is not paranoid to presume you are being recorded on video or audio or both more moments than you are not.... Read More

Yes, it is possible for someone to be arrested on charge A, and the prosecuting authority decides to file a different charge after a review of the evidence believed to exist at that time. It doesn't take much contact at all to establish a battery in addition to an assault. If you do not already have counsel, it is time to obtain counsel. Few need counsel more than someone who is wrongfully accused.... Read More

Depending on the local court practices, you'll either need to: (a) appear, set a date to reappear and bond out (or be released on your own recognizance if the court will permit.) (b) have counsel request the warrant to be withdrawn and have a date set for you to appear (with bond type and amount to be determined at the scheduled hearing.) Find yourself counsel who practices in that county.... Read More

If her deferred sentence is accelerated, ?she will actually receive a felony conviction. Whether she will have to serve all or some part of the two years is up to the judge. Her court costs due will also rise because of the motion to accelerate and the failure to appear. She definitely needs counsel.... Read More

You do not indicate what the hospital should change, nor why the hospital should have a duty to change anything. Probably best not to write back and reveal more in a public board message. Secure representation in your area and review your circumstances with counsel, within the protective privilege of the attorney/client relationship.... Read More

It is a possibility, but I wouldn't consider it likely, provided the court believes it was the homeless aspect which kept her from being able to do the service, and not a lack of willingness to comply. She should certainly do as much as she can before her deadline, and talk to the person overseeing her as well (though at this late date they likely already know she is way short.) It is possible a court action could begin, and held over her to add more incentive to get the hours done.... Read More