Pilar Whitaker

Just because you’ve been sentenced for a crime, doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be serving time in jail. This may be true even if the crime you were charged with is punishable with jail time. Although it may seem confusing, Tahlequah area courts routinely sentence defendants to deferred sentences, which are highly beneficial for a defendant. […]

All gun crimes are serious in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, the mere possession of a gun can be equally as serious if you have been convicted of any prior felony offense. This is true even if you have done nothing illegal with the gun at the time you were arrested. If you or someone you know […]

Domestic assault and battery Oklahoma, also known as domestic violence, is a serious charge. It is also a broad crime, since a number of relationships can be defined as “domestic.” If you or someone you know faces a domestic assault and battery Oklahoma charge, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney today. About Assault And Battery It […]

Lying usually doesn’t land you in legal trouble. However, if you lie under oath in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, you may certainly find yourself in a lot more trouble than you probably ever anticipated. If you or someone you know is facing perjury charges in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney today. Defining Perjury Charges In Oklahoma […]

Assault in Oklahoma is a common crime that’s generally charged as a misdemeanor in Tahlequah. Thus, if you or someone you know has been charged with assault, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney today. Defining Assault In Oklahoma Under Oklahoma law, you may not willfully and unlawfully attempt or offer with force or violence to do corporal […]

Staying calm in a tense situation can sometimes be the difference between freedom and jail. However, a situation can go from bad to worse in Tahlequah, Oklahoma if a weapon is involved. If you’ve hurt someone with a weapon, you might be charged with aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. If so, contact […]

Hopping into a car that isn’t yours may seem harmless. However, it can have life-changing consequences if you end up charged under Tahlequah, Oklahoma unauthorized use of a motor vehicle laws. You can be punished even if you return the vehicle after only a few minutes or hours of use. If you’ve been charged, contact […]

If you’re not ready to take the party home, it’s wise to make sure that you don’t linger in the streets too long if you’re intoxicated. If you get caught intoxicated in public, you may find yourself charged under Tahlequah, Oklahoma public intoxication laws. Thus, if you’ve been charged with public intoxication, contact an experienced […]

Attempting to bribe a public officer or official is a serious crime in every state. Tahlequah, Oklahoma bribery laws can be especially serious. Thus, if you’ve been caught attempting to “pay off” a public officer or employee, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney. Understanding Oklahoma Bribery Laws It is illegal in Oklahoma to give “any money, goods, right […]

Kidnapping is often misunderstood as a crime only applying to the taking of small children off of the street. However, kidnapping charges in Oklahoma can apply in a number of circumstances, whether the victim is a child or an adult — stranger or family. If you or someone you know has been charged with this […]

Even if circumstances are difficult, staying in control of yourself in a difficult situation can ensure you stay out of legal trouble. This is especially true if you find yourself wanting to raise your fists towards another person. If you are, in fact, caught fighting with another person, you may face Tahlequah, Oklahoma assault and […]

Conspiracy is among the most complicated criminal charges a defendant can face in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Not only is the crime legally complex, it also has far reaching consequences, since a defendant can be charged with conspiracy in addition to the underlying crime (i.e.- a bank robber can be charged with conspiracy and robbery.) If you […]