Criminal Law

No one can dispute that having a car is a necessity in any town or city in Oklahoma. However, you must have a valid license to drive in Tahlequah. If you’ve had your license revoked or suspended, or never had a valid license, and continue to drive, you may find yourself with a no drivers […]

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 […]

Anyone who’s been involved in a car accident knows how terrifying they can be, especially if you were responsible for hitting a pedestrian or other vehicle. Even if you’re concerned about possible financial or even criminal liability, you can make a situation go from bad to worse if you fail to stop your car after […]

Kids often get into trouble, whether at home, school, or in the streets. However, if your child is being charged with a crime in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, they may be adjudicated as a delinquent minor. The consequences of being adjudicated delinquent can seriously derail a child’s life. However, good legal assistance can help get them back […]

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 […]

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Offense in Tahlequah, Oklahoma? No criminal offense should be considered minor, if you want to avoid a conviction on your record as well as prevent the loss of employment and your standing in the community. Read on for more on why you need a lawyer for even […]

Learn why you never take a DUI arrest lightly. Find out what the consequences of a DUI conviction are and what DUI In Tahlequah, Oklahoma entails. You should should never take a DUI arrest lightly. Even a conviction on a misdemeanor DUI charge can result in a fine of up to $1,200 and a minimum […]

There are serious consequences to any felony conviction in Oklahoma. Be convicted of a felony and you may be sentenced to spend time in a state penitentiary and ordered to pay stiff fines. In addition, having a felony conviction on your record will make it more difficult to find employment, rent property, or work in […]

First-time DUI offenders are rarely sentenced to jail time in Oklahoma. Nonetheless, whether or not you receive jail time for a DUI in Tahlequah, Oklahoma will depend on a number of different factors, primarily: Where you were charged, a district or municipal court; Prior DUI offenses you have on your record; Did the DUI result […]

Oklahoma’s new DUI-D law makes it illegal to drive with even trace amounts of illegal drugs in your system. The new law creates a zero-tolerance standard for driving with the presence of metabolites that indicate the recent use of any Schedule I controlled substance in your body. Of specific concern are metabolites indicating the recent […]

In many states, misdemeanors are divided into categories based on the severity of the underlying crime. For example, Class 1 for the most serious misdemeanor offenses and Class 2 and 3 for less serious offenses. In Oklahoma, however, no such distinction is made among misdemeanor crimes, and all misdemeanors are subject to a maximum of […]

If you are unaware of the difference between DUI and DWI in Oklahoma, you are one of many. In Oklahoma, DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, while DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. Read further to find out the difference between DUI and DWI in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. DUI Vs. DWI In Tahlequah, Oklahoma In […]

Though in popular media and other kinds of public discourse you can find a great deal of attention given to crime and the criminal justice system, more often than not you will find hardly any emphasis on probation or parole, specifically. So, it should not be a surprise to hear that most people are unaware […]

Theoretically, the sentence for a criminal offense should be proportionate to the severity of the crime. Thus, the primary difference between a misdemeanor crime and a felony crime is the severity of the sentence you will receive if convicted of the offense. Here is an overview of the sentences for felonies in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Misdemeanor […]