It is tempting, when we are facing potentially serious criminal charges, to try to rig the system in our favor by trying to control witness testimony. But in …
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Theft is a generic term for the taking of property that does not belong to you in Tulsa, Oklahoma. But theft comes in all sorts of varieties, from larceny, …
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We periodically see signs against trespassing in Oklahoma. These signs say "do not enter" or "keep out." Sometimes, we heed the warning. Other times, we …
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The idea of burglary tends to make us feel uneasy. We don't like the idea of our homes and offices being broken into and entered. We don't like the idea of …
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Burglary comes in two basic types in Tulsa, Oklahoma. You can be convicted of a Tulsa burglary charge in either the first or the second degree. While …
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Peeping Toms. It is more than a cute name. It is a sex crime against a person, and Tulsa Oklahoma Peeping Tom crimes are taken seriously. Peeping Toms …
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We want to protect our children from abuse and neglect. We want them to grow and thrive. As a part of that need and desire, Tulsa, Oklahoma's child abuse …
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A petit larceny charge in Tulsa, Oklahoma is no small matter. To understand petit larceny, you need to also understand what constitutes grand larceny in …
A no drivers license violation in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get you into more trouble than you would think. You may think driving without a license is no big …
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While often listed together under Oklahoma law, which governs Tulsa area crimes, assault and battery are technically two separate crimes. Assault in Tulsa is, …
While they are generally listed together under Oklahoma law, assault and battery have different statutory definitions. Despite the different types, punishments, …
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Oklahoma state law governs crimes in Tulsa, including false impersonation. Generally, it is against the law to deceive others for any type of gain. Technically, …
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While assault and battery is serious in general, there is heightened punishment and stigma associated with the crime in the domestic context. Domestic assault …
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Oklahoma law defines traditional assault and battery as do most other jurisdictions: threatening bodily harm or actually committing it is a crime. In addition, …
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In Oklahoma, state law defines what is and is not resisting arrest. The statute that applies uses the term “executive officer,” but courts have interpreted this …
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