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Fighting a Tulsa Shooting with Intent to Kill Charge
Shooting with intent to kill in Oklahoma carries with it anywhere from two years to life in prison. The reason for the large range is because it applies to both manslaughter and murder charges. Read more »What Are the Elements of First Degree Murder in Tulsa?
Murder in the first degree is charged when the defendant is determined to have committed his crime with "malice aforethought," or, if the killing happened during the commission of a felony. Read more »Defining Indecent Exposure in Tulsa
Indecent exposure in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a Level I sex crime that is based on the flashing of one's genitals at another for the purpose of sexual stimulation. Public urination is not considered indecent exposure in Tulsa. Read more »What Does the Best Interests of a Child Mean in Tulsa Family Law?
In divorce and custody battles, courts try to keep the best interests of the child in consideration when deciding custody. This is a legal doctrine that lays out issues that would cause the court to decide against letting the child remain in primary contact with one parent. Read more »In Tulsa What is the Crime of Second Degree Murder?
Homicide becomes second degree murder in Oklahoma if it is committed by someone with a "depraved mind" or while committing another felony. First degree murder requires premeditation. Read more »I Am Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine in Tulsa Now What Do I Do?
Possession of small quantities of methamphetamine or other illegal drugs may only constitute a misdemeanor in Oklahoma. However, talking to police without legal counsel present is generally a bad idea. Read more »What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence in Tulsa
Driving under the influence can lead to jail time and heavy fines. Subsequent DUI offenses increase the penalties. Read more »
In Tulsa What is Larceny from a House?
Larceny from a house is the unlawful taking and carrying away of another's personal property without the consent of the owner, with the intent to steal, or, deprive the person permanently thereof. It is often confused with burglary but is not the same. Read more »Can A Child Decide Which Parent They Want to Live With in a Tulsa Divorce?
A judge will consider a child’s preference in any proceeding regarding custody or visitation, especially when the proceeding is being brought to limit visitation or to determine the periods of visitation. In its consideration, the court must first determine whether the child expressing their preferences would be in their best interests. If the court finds that it is in the child’s best interest, then the child will be allowed to express their preference or to give other testimony regarding their preference. Read more »Can I Move Out of Tulsa if I Have Joint Custody of my Child?
It is important to know that Oklahoma law allows a parent who retains custody to relocate or move from the court's jurisdiction. There are limitations and conditions. As a general rule, a court retains jurisdiction over minor children of a divorce until the age of majority, usually 18, in Oklahoma.
A court will do what is in the best interests of the child. If a parent wants to remove a child from that jurisdiction and move, a court has the power to prohibit the relocation of the child if it would negatively affect the rights or welfare of the child. Read more »Examining the Crime of Grand Larceny in Tulsa
Grand larceny is either the taking of property worth $1,000 or more, the taking of firearms worth any amount of money, or the taking of other property directly from another person regardless of its value. All other larceny is petit larceny (Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704. OUJI-CR 5-93). Read more »How Can I Fight a Charge of Reckless Driving in Tulsa?
It can help to look at what previous courts have determined to be reckless driving. Driving carelessly or wantonly implies a clear disregard for the health and safety of others. It is a pretty high bar to meet for the prosecution. This moves beyond mere “distracted driving” or driving a little over the posted speed limit. Driving 20 miles over the posted speed limit in a place where there are a lot of pedestrians could meet the standard. While texting or other distracted driving may not meet the standard by itself, doing so while traveling at a high rate of speed or while intoxicated could meet the standard. Read more »Options for Collecting Delinquent Child Support in Tulsa
Oklahoma uses wage garnishment as a common mechanism to collect delinquent child support payments. That means that a portion of the delinquent amount is added to the regular monthly child support and then subtracted from the paying parent’s wages until the delinquency is paid off. Read more »What Does Priority of Preferences Mean in a Tulsa Child Custody Case?
Courts always look to parents first when determining custody. However, sometimes parents are deceased, unfit, or unable to care for their child for other reasons. If this happens, the court will then look to the following in order (Okla. Stat. tit. 43 § 112.5): Read more »How to Clear a Criminal Record in Oklahoma
A criminal record in Oklahoma can follow a person long after they have served their time and completed all that a court requires of them under the law. However, it is possible to clear a criminal record in Oklahoma. Also, new state laws make it even easier to move on with your life. Clearing a […] Read more »