Criminal Law

The prospect of being arrested is frightening. And so when we are looking at a possible arrest and conviction for any crime, it can be tempting to get rid of the evidence that we think will be used against us at trial. The bigger and more severe the possible penalty we face, the bigger the […]

Sometimes telling even what seems like a “white lie” can be treated as a serious legal matter in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is especially true if you are accused of lying on a claim for public money from the government in Oklahoma. If caught, you may be accused of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, […]

Most people think of drug crimes as using or selling them. However, Tahlequah, Oklahoma state and local laws also harshly punish people for the mere possession of any illegal drugs. In fact, many people find themselves in prison for years if they’ve been convicted of drug possession charges in Oklahoma, even if they did not […]

The crime of blackmail is mostly thought to exist in Hollywood films, involving juicy secrets and lots of cash. In the real world, blackmail is usually much less dramatic; however, it can still have far-reaching consequences in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. An action intended to induce another into a particular action is blackmail in Oklahoma. Defining Blackmail […]

Having the Tahlequah, Oklahoma police flash their lights at you or your vehicle can, undoubtedly, cause panic and anxiety. However, if you fail to stop or decide to run from the police, you can make a bad situation worse. This is especially true if you end up being charged with fleeing and eluding in Oklahoma, […]

Stalking isn’t always as dramatic as it appears in the movies, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a very serious crime in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The state broadly defines the crime of stalking, but you have every right to fight stalking charges in Oklahoma. However, you will maximize your chances of winning the case with the assistance […]

Helping out your friends and family may come naturally, but if they’ve gotten into serious trouble with the law, helping them out may mean serious trouble for you in the end. Oklahoma law penalizes assisting someone who has committed a felony and is attempting to avoid punishment. This is called being an “accessory to felony” […]

If you are facing criminal charges or a civil liability in an Oklahoma court, losing your case may lead to significant setbacks in your life. However, no matter how dire your situation, attempting to prevent a witness from testifying against you is a serious crime in Oklahoma. If you or someone you know has been […]

Shoplifting in Tahlequah may also be referred to as “larceny of merchandise from a retailer Oklahoma,” and can carry significant penalties, depending on the value of the goods stolen. If you or someone you know has been accused of larceny of merchandise from a retailer Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney today. Defining Larceny In Oklahoma […]

Sometimes staying out of trouble may mean staying off of the phone if you intend on irking or disturbing another person. This is because Oklahoma punishes cursing out, threatening, or harassing another person via any means of communication. If you or someone you know has been charged with telephone harassment Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tahlequah […]

If you buy stolen goods in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, beware that the law doesn’t just punish the thief; the state sometime punishes the purchaser. This is referred to as “possession of stolen property Oklahoma” and may result in either a felony or misdemeanor charge. If you or someone you know has been charged with possession of […]

Having to deal with a court case in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is stressful enough. If you’ve been ordered to pay any fines or fees, you may find it harder to move on from the incident if you don’t have the money. However, you could end up in serious trouble for the crime of failure to pay court […]

Helping those we love may often be a priority in our lives. However, you may find yourself in trouble of your own if you provide assistance to someone running from arrest in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. No matter what your intentions, harboring a fugitive in Oklahoma is illegal. Thus, you should consult with a Tahlequah attorney for […]

No one wants to get in trouble with the police. However, if you do anything in Tahlequah that could be construed as obstructing an officer in Oklahoma, you may find yourself in even deeper trouble. Therefore, if you or anyone you know has been charged with obstructing an officer in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tahlequah […]

Getting into trouble with police is never fun in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, if you try to prevent an officer from arresting you, you may be charged with the additional crime of resisting arrest. If you or someone you know faces resisting arrest charges in Oklahoma, contact a Tahlequah  attorney today. Understanding Resisting Arrest Charges In […]

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Tahlequah, Oklahoma that requires you to serve jail time, the sentencing judge may allow you to serve time on probation, instead of in jail. This is called a suspended sentence. However, if you do not maintain good behavior, you risk going to jail for the original crime […]

The crime always isn’t in the act. In fact, you can be charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime for attempting, planning, or threatening a violent act Oklahoma. Therefore, if you or someone you know has been charged with this crime, contact an experienced Tahlequah attorney today. About Threatening A Violent Act Oklahoma Oklahoma penalizes […]

It is illegal to falsify a document in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Therefore, if you’ve been caught selling, exchanging or delivering a forged document, you may face an uttering forged instrument in Oklahoma charge. A conviction of this crime could lead to serious penalties. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1577 Thus, if you or someone you know […]

Most people believe being caught selling drugs is the most serious drug crime a defendant can be charged with in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, a defendant can also face very serious penalties if they are caught in mere possession of a controlled substance in Oklahoma. Thus, you should speak to a Tahlequah attorney right away. About […]

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 […]