Criminal Law

So, you’re now on probation in Oklahoma. Probation is a tool that is quite valuable in the Oklahoma criminal justice system. It allows you to avoid jail time in exchange for monitoring your behavior for a prescribed period of time. Like all things, probation violations in Tahlequah have consequences. Because the consequences of violating probation […]

Vehicle burglary in Oklahoma is a felony offense. If you are facing charges for vehicle burglary, a good Tahlequah attorney may be able to plead your case down to breaking and entering or criminal trespass. In some cases, your attorney may help get your charges dismissed. Burglary In Oklahoma Oklahoma categorizes burglary in the first, […]

The laws have recently changed to make simple drug possession a misdemeanor in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute or trafficking illegal drugs remains a serious crime in Oklahoma. What The Law Says About Drug Trafficking It is unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following regarding […]

Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie with the Wirth Law Office, speaks on how police dogs are trained to attack.

Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, discusses law enforcement dogs trained to use their noses to search for substances.

Although Oklahoma has recently loosened its laws regarding simple possession of illegal drugs, the state continues to prosecute the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of illegal drugs. A common criminal case involves the Oklahoma drug tax stamp, the result of a law aimed primarily at drug dealers. Defining Drugs And Dealers In Oklahoma, illegal drugs are […]

Larceny from a house in Oklahoma is like theft from a house. It is a particular kind of larceny. Therefore, it is helpful to understand larceny in general before trying to understand the crime of larceny from a house and how the crime is treated in Tahlequah. Understanding The Crime Of Larceny In Tahlequah In […]

We all want to help when a person is in trouble. Yet interfering with an emergency call is a crime that can and does happen. As a result, many states, including Oklahoma, have passed laws making it against the law to interfere with an emergency call. Here is more information about how the crime typically […]

Most people have never heard the term “application to accelerate.” It is not a crime, but it can have serious consequences if you are facing it. An application to accelerate in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is a consequence of running afoul of the terms of probation or a deferred sentence. Thus, it is helpful to understand the […]

Many jurisdictions, including Oklahoma, have relaxed their laws regarding simple possession of illegal drugs for personal use. In Oklahoma, possession of an illegal drug is now a misdemeanor. However, most of the laws regarding illegal drugs in Oklahoma remain serious felonies, including endeavoring to manufacture a controlled dangerous substance. Here is what you need to […]

Possession of burglary tools in Oklahoma can be a serious crime if you have a prior history involving burglary. Also, the situation depends on the tools with which you are caught. Here is what you need to know about how this crime is handled in Tahlequah. Possession Of Burglary Tools In Oklahoma Defined In Oklahoma, […]

Oklahoma has relaxed its laws regarding simple possession of controlled drugs, making all possession involving amounts for personal use into a misdemeanor offense. However, other drug crimes such as possession of an illegal drug with intent to distribute or trafficking illegal drugs remain serious crimes. If you are facing charges for trafficking illegal drugs in […]

When friends or family get arrested, we want to help them. They may ask for a favor, or we may want to make the experience easier for them to handle. Either way, you want to be careful about how you help a loved one in jail. However, carrying drugs or alcohol into jail in Oklahoma […]

Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, does a follow up a video explaining stay question 805 and sentence enhancement.

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 […]