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Because society protects its most vulnerable citizens, all jurisdictions have laws on their books prohibiting the possession of child pornography. All Tahlequah, Oklahoma law enforcement officials treat this crime seriously. Here is what you need to know about how the law treats possession of child pornography in Oklahoma. How Oklahoma Defines Child Pornography In Oklahoma, […]

Protective orders and restraining orders are the same things. Both are terms for protecting a potential victim by restraining or prohibiting the actions of another person. The terms can be used interchangeably. Violation of a protective order is considered a serious offense in Oklahoma. What Is A Protective Order In Oklahoma? Protective orders are often […]

All jurisdictions work to protect their children. Children are among the most vulnerable people in our society. We strive to protect them from any act that could endanger them by passing laws prohibiting acts that can endanger them. Thus, the law prohibiting child endangerment is one such statute. It is a broad statute and is […]

Peeping Toms. We often think of the crime as cute or innocent. However, the crime is about voyeurism. Also, the crime often has sexual overtones when it is committed. Here is what you need to know about a Peeping Tom charge in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Peeping Tom Defined In Oklahoma, a Peeping Tom is defined as […]

Facing a charge for shooting with intent to kill in Oklahoma can be a frightening experience. It can help to understand how the crime is handled in Tahlequah and what defenses may be available to you. Here is what you need to know. Shooting With Intent to Kill Defined Shooting with intent to kill in […]

Oklahoma categorizes burglary as either of the first, second, or third degree. Burglary of all types is a felony in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, the requirements and sentences for each type vary. Vehicle burglary in Oklahoma is third-degree burglary. Recent Changes To Oklahoma Law Vehicular burglary used to be a second-degree charge, with more serious consequences. […]

We must all use due care when driving on public roadways. That means driving with a clear head, and paying attention to road conditions as we drive. Anything that interferes with the ability to drive safely can get us into trouble. This is especially true with intoxicants. Driving under the influence, or a DUI, can […]

Oklahoma has a number of laws to protect children from inappropriate sexual conduct and exploitation. One of those laws forbids making a lewd or indecent proposal to a minor in Oklahoma. Here is what you need to know about the law and how it is handled in Tahlequah. The Law Against Making A Lewd Or […]

Being caught in possession of a stolen vehicle in Oklahoma doesn’t mean that the person caught actually stole the vehicle. However, both are crimes in Oklahoma. Mere possession of a stolen vehicle can subject a person to prison time. If you are facing charges in Tahlequah, here is what you need to know about the […]

We live in a time of increasing confrontation. When that confrontation includes the police, emotions can run high and things can escalate quickly into a physical confrontation. That physical confrontation can include assault and battery on a police officer in Oklahoma. If you are facing charges in Tahlequah, here are some things that you may […]

Rape is a crime of violence. Rape by instrumentation is a specific type of rape, though not commonly discussed. Here is what you need to know about rape by instrumentation in Oklahoma and how it is handled. Rape Defined Rape is legally defined as an act of non-consensual sexual intercourse involving the vaginal or anal […]

Petit larceny is not a term that most of us know unless we have been knocking around the legal community. Basically, petit larceny in Oklahoma is a small theft. Petit is the word for “small” in French and larceny is a theft involving deceit or stealth. Here is what you need to know about the […]

Conjoint robbery is not a term that many are familiar with. But the crime occurs with some frequency. In order to understand conjoint robbery in Oklahoma, it is necessary to understand basic robbery and how it is handled in Tahlequah. Robbery: A Crime Against A Person Crimes are divided between crimes against people and crimes […]

In Oklahoma, many crimes are categorized by degree. The lower the number, the more serious the charge. First degree burglary in Oklahoma is the most serious type of burglary. If you are facing charges, it is helpful to understand how Oklahoma treats the crime. It is also important that you hire an experienced Tahlequah attorney […]

Murder is one of the most serious crimes that anyone can ever face. All courts treat the taking of another life with the utmost gravity. However, there is a difference between a homicide and a murder. In essence, all murders are homicides, but not all homicides are murders. Homicide is the taking of a life. […]

You have probably heard the term “accessory” or “accessory after the fact.” But like most people without a legal background, you may not know what the term means or even know that it is a crime in Oklahoma. Being an accessory or an accessory to a felony is in fact a crime, although it is […]

Once upon a time, Oklahoma had some of the strictest laws in the country regarding drug possession. All of that has changed regarding simple possession of methamphetamine in Oklahoma. Here is what you need to know about possession of a controlled dangerous substance in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance Defined In Oklahoma, […]

We have all seen police shows in which a perpetrator pulls out a gun, points it at a victim, and demands their money. However, seeing it on TV and understanding the crime legally are two very different things. Here is what you need to know about the crime of robbery with a firearm in Tahlequah, […]

We may think of indecent exposure in Oklahoma as a minor infraction usually perpetrated by someone a little off-kilter. However, if you are convicted of the crime, the consequences may be more than you bargained for. Here is what you need to know about the crime and how it is handled in a Tahlequah court. […]

In this society, we protect our children until they can make wise decisions about their own lives and actions. That is why contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Oklahoma is treated seriously. Although the crime involves things such as an adult buying alcohol for a teen, it encompasses much more than that. Here […]

If you or a loved one are facing charges for second-degree burglary in Tahlequah, you are going to want to know about how the crime is handled. Here is what you want to know about all types of burglary in Oklahoma. Burglary In General Burglary is a crime of stealth. It involves breaking and entering […]

If you or a loved one are facing charges for reckless driving in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, you could be facing both criminal and administrative fines and penalties if convicted. Here is what you need to know about the crime and how it is handled in Tahlequah. Reckless Driving Defined In Oklahoma, reckless driving is defined as […]

We want to protect our children. Thus, Oklahoma, like all states, has laws in place to protect children from child abuse and to prosecute suspected defendants. But unlike some crimes, Oklahoma child abuse allegations can be prevalent in a number of domestic situations between troubled spouses — especially divorcing spouses. When emotions run high, sometimes […]

Drugs — their possession, use, manufacturing, and distribution are strictly forbidden in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. In fact, Oklahoma has some of the harshest penalties in the land for drug offenses of any kind, including the possession of drug paraphernalia. It is common for a person to be charged both with possession of a substance and possession […]

A Tahlequah, Oklahoma robbery is defined as the wrongful taking of another’s personal property from that person’s body or from the immediate surrounding area by means of force or fear. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 791 It is the use of force or fear in taking something from another person’s body or immediate surrounding that […]