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Breaking and entering charges are often misunderstood. Many people assume that breaking and entering is the same thing as burglary, but under Oklahoma law, the two offenses are not always identical. While burglary is generally a felony offense, breaking and entering may be charged as a misdemeanor in certain circumstances. Nevertheless, a conviction can still carry serious consequences, including jail time, fines, probation, and…
Juvenile criminal defense should be taken just as seriously as with adults. Many families assume that because a child is a juvenile, the consequences will be minor or quickly disappear. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Juvenile delinquency proceedings can have serious and lasting consequences that affect a young person’s education, employment opportunities, driving privileges, and future interactions with the legal system. If…
Extortion charges are among the most serious white-collar and felony offenses prosecuted in Oklahoma. Although many people associate extortion with organized crime or dramatic movie plots, extortion charges can arise from everyday disputes involving money, property, business relationships, debts, family conflicts, and even electronic communications. To see this article as a video, click here. What Is Extortion? Generally speaking, extortion involves obtaining or attempting to…
If you received a notice from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) demanding that you repay Unemployment Overpayments benefits, you might be wondering how you will ever pay it back. To see this article as a video, click here. The good news is that yes, you generally can discharge OESC unemployment overpayments in bankruptcy. However, whether the debt is completely wiped out depends heavily on…
There are certain elements the state must meet in order to prove child abuse. Child abuse allegations are among the most serious criminal accusations a person can face in Oklahoma. A conviction can result in substantial prison time, significant fines, the loss of parental rights, and lifelong damage to a person’s reputation. Because the stakes are so high, prosecutors must prove every required element…
The defenses to a gun charge can be complex in Wagoner. While Oklahoma recognizes broad firearm ownership rights and permits less carry for many law-abiding citizens, those rights are not unlimited. Individuals may face criminal charges involving unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, pointing a firearm, carrying a weapon during the commission of a crime, assault with…
Many people are surprised to learn that bringing drugs into a jail facility is its own criminal offense. Even if the amount of drugs involved is small, attempting to bring controlled substances into the Wagoner County Jail or any other detention facility in Oklahoma can result in a felony charge carrying significant penalties. Whether the drugs are discovered during the booking process, while visiting…
In some Wagoner County custody cases, the court may appoint a parent coordinator to help reduce conflict and improve cooperation between the parents. The goal is not to replace the judge or take custody away from either parent, but rather to help parents resolve disputes before they escalate into repeated court appearances. Parent coordinators are most commonly used in high-conflict custody cases where ongoing…
One of the most common questions people ask during a divorce is whether they qualify for spousal support, often called alimony. Many individuals assume that alimony is automatically awarded whenever a marriage ends, while others believe only long-term marriages qualify. In reality, the most important thing to understand is that Oklahoma courts generally focus on two primary issues: the requesting spouse’s financial need and…
Permitting child abuse by injury is one of the most serious crimes involving children under Oklahoma law. Many people mistakenly believe a person can only be charged with child abuse if they personally injured a child. However, Oklahoma law also criminalizes situations where a parent, guardian, or caretaker knowingly allows abuse to occur or fails to protect a child from abuse inflicted by someone…