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When it comes to the right-of-way laws for emergency vehicles, everyone knows that emergency vehicles have slightly different rules than regular drivers. This is especially true when they are on an emergency call. However, the rules for regular drivers when an emergency vehicle approaches are not as commonly known. This is likely the reason Oklahoma Bill 1113 was implemented in 2015. This bill makes…
When fighting a protective order in Wagoner County, there are many important things to consider. In Oklahoma, protective orders are legal instruments issued by the court. Most of the time these are there to prevent acts of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or sexual assault. While access to these orders is crucial for the safety and protection of individuals facing genuine threats, there can be…
Violating a protective order in Wagoner County is a fairly common crime. Often it involves a person who acts against the order due to revenge or anger purposes. For example, a the Choctaw man here in Oklahoma kidnapped his ex-wife from Broken Arrow after she filed a protective order against him. The man took her from her home and transported her to Siloam Springs, Arkansas. …
A Louisiana man is on the run after facing charges of unauthorized use of a motorcycle. The 25 year old was in a high speed chase with police when he crashed a motorcycle which was reportedly stolen. The man broke his leg during the crash, yet was able to evade police on foot by running from the ambulance. To meet Oklahoma standards for a…
Oklahoma legislators recently proposed HB1121. This would create a streamlined domestic abuse court system in Oklahoma. Because domestic abuse in Wagoner County generally takes on several aspects, cases would be assigned the same judge for the same domestic situation. For instance, a domestic violence trial that involves custody and protective orders would have the same judge for each step: the protective order, the child…
Deferred and Suspended Sentences in Wagoner County are very different from each other. Many people hear about deferred sentences and suspended sentences in law. However, not as many understand the intricacies and the differences in criminal sentencing. And they are, notably different. Below is a summary of the sentencing and how a deferment is different from a suspended sentence in a criminal case Deferred…
Child Abuse Crimes in Wagoner County are nothing to be toyed with. In June of 2017 child abuse charges were brought against the pastor of a faith-based healing, Christian community. A 2-year old girl died of pneumonia while her parents refused medical treatment at the direction of the pastor. The parents face involuntary manslaughter charges. Medical doctors insist the girl would be alive today…
Defending Shooting With Intent to Kill in Wagoner County Oklahoma takes serious representation to keep you out of jail. Oklahoma has some of the least expansive gun laws in the nation. Currently, it can be a crime to point a gun at another person. However, Oklahoma Senate Bill No. 40 may soon change this if the governor signs it into law. It is the…
Child pornography charges carry very serious punishment if you are convicted of the crime. With the advent of technology and the ability of people increasingly able to use it, child pornography rates exponentially grow. Over 17 million videos and photos of children in pornographic settings are estimated online. This number is constantly increasing according to FBI statistics and has more than tripled in the…
As most people know, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. This doesn’t stop it from happening though. Sometimes panic sets in and a person will flee without thinking about the consequences. For example, in the fall of 2016 a man hit a stopped patrol car from behind. The officer was conducting a traffic stop on a woman. She was pinned between…