Tahlequah Lawyer Blog
Does McGirt Just Apply To New Cases?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how filing a McGirt motion can help you even with an older case. Read more »
What Constitutes Child Endangerment In Tahlequah?
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 […] Read more »Does The Indian Child Welfare Act Impact Cases Outside Of Oklahoma?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how the Indian Child Welfare Act can apply even outside of Oklahoma due to the federal statute. Read more »
State Question 805: Enhancement Of Criminal Charges
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, does a follow up a video explaining stay question 805 and sentence enhancement. Read more »False Personation Versus Obstruction
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how not all false personation cases should be charged as a felony. Read more »
The Best Advice For Family Law
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, let’s you in on the number one way to make your attorney’s lifeless stressful when you have a family law case. Read more »
What Is A Peeping Tom In Tahlequah?
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 […] Read more »Protective Orders Without A Relationship
Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie discusses getting a protective order for stalking without a relationship between the two people. Read more »
Transferring A Case To Tribal Court
When should you transfer a case to tribal court? Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, informs you about the ability to transfer a case to tribal court. Read more »
Defining Shooting With Intent To Kill In Tahlequah
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 […] Read more »What To Prepare For When Turning Yourself In
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains the number one thing to prepare for when turning yourself on on a warrant. Read more »
The Major Impact McGirt Has on Oklahoma Family Law
Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie explores the impact the McGirt case is having in areas of the law beyond just criminal. Read more »
What Are Sentence Enhancements?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains what a Sentence Enhancement is so you can better understand State Question 805. Read more »
What Crimes Are Considered “Violent” In Oklahoma?
What is a violent crime in Oklahoma? Tahlequah criminal defense attorney Ryan Cannonie, with Wirth Law Office in Cherokee County has that answer. Read more »
Exploring Defenses For Vehicle Burglary In Oklahoma
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. […] Read more »What’s The Difference Between Relinquishment And Termination Of Parental Rights?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, discusses the difference between relinquishing your parental rights and the State terminating them. Read more »
Can You Be Charged For Using Drugs While Pregnant?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains what the new State v. Green ruling means to criminal cases in Oklahoma. Read more »
McGirt Decision: Are You Now Living On A Reservation?
Tahlequah Attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains a quick way to see if the McGirt case recognizing tribal reservations applies to your location. Read more »
Does McGirt Apply To All The Tribes Or Just The Creeks?
McGirt Is a Supreme Court Case That Re-Acknowledged That the Creek, Muskogee Creek Nation Still Had a Tribal Reservation. Read more »
Can You Get An Expungement For An Old Felony?
Can you get an expungement for a felony even if it's pretty old, let's say 30 years old? Answer is yes, maybe, it kind of depends. It depends on some factors and facts to your case. Read more »
Why You Need An Attorney For An Oklahoma Misdemeanor Case
Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie explains some advantages to having an attorney even on a misdemeanor case which typically carry lighter punishments than felonies. Read more »
Can You Still File A Case During COVID-19?
Cherokee County attorney Ryan Cannonie discusses changes to the courts during the Covid-19 pandemic and considerations you need to be aware of when pursuing legal action. Read more »
What Does It Mean To Be Defaulted?
What is a default? My name is Ryan Cannonie, I am the Tahlequah criminal defense attorney for Wirth Law Office in Cherokee County. I want to talk a little bit about default. In legal terms, a default is when one party has put forth a claim, and the other party either doesn't respond or doesn't show up. Read more »
Does Getting A Divorce Always Require Going To Court?
Does Getting a Divorce Always Require Going to Court? Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie discusses mediation and how the process is different than what people normally expect in a divorce case. One thing that most people think of when they think of courts, they think of judges and attorneys battling it out and witnesses on the stand. You can't handle the truth lies, being able to prove people are lying or whatnot, but they don't always think about the alternatives to court. Read more »
Is Alimony Legal In Oklahoma?
Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie explains generally what is alimony and if it is even still something Oklahoma courts will grant. So with alimony, yes, it is legal in Oklahoma. Oklahoma's one of several states that recognize alimony. Alimony, the point of it is to cushion the fall of one party in a divorce, from the lifestyle they had before to what they're going into. Read more »
