Oklahoma Criminal Defense Legal Questions

When it comes to parks, being present in any manner (front seat, back seat, hood, blanket, camp chairs, standing, etc.) may be cited as an offense if the park is considered closed. Some parks, excluding permitted campers, close at sunset, some at X and most all by 11 pm on the late side. Depending on your age, it's possible the officer was being paternal and trying to shame one or both of you into not only leaving the area, but not setting up movie time in another. But unless you were actually in the park after its posted closing hours, it does not sound like you were doing anything illegal. Had you been, an actual citation or perhaps a written warning would have likely issued.... Read More

If you had counsel at the time of obtaining the protective order, contact your prior counsel. If not, contact the police and report the harassment and violation of the order. be prepared that he may claim he knows nothing about it. You can also seek out counsel to assist you in resolving matters.... Read More

You want to get the officers in trouble for not reading you Miranda Warnings? They do not have to read you any warnings unless they question you wile you are in custody. Even then it is only going to get the statement suppressed, not the charges dropped. Retain a good lawyer to get it dismissed since a criminal record will ruin your life in many ways. Make better decisions in the future.... Read More

Ask your local OK lawyer. It is possible. My experience is that the court make people get a private attorney or sign up with the PD, so the court systems run smoothly and things like this don't happen, because the police and witnesses will once be in court and you will not be ready. If you get an attorney now, he can usually get  a continuance if he asks due to a scheduling conflict. ... Read More

Yes, it can. When someone has warrants, generally the best result comes from securing counsel to assist with presenting one's self to the court rather than showing up. It is also advisable to have a bond person lined up and ready to go. You do not indicate where in OK you have warrants, but you are welcome to contact me for further information even if you are outside central OK.... Read More

The second time the probation was revoked and you were given the original time to serve. You were then reinstated on probation. As part of the probation requirements, you are required to pay restitution. If you cannot pay restitution by the time probation is up, probation will continue until you paid all your restitution.... Read More