Misdemeanor Defense

In Oklahoma, it is against the law to drive without a valid license. We all know that — yet, we are married to our cars. We use them daily to pick up kids and groceries, and to drive to work and home again. Sometimes, we take road trips when we want to get away from the daily grind. But driving under suspension or revocation in Oklahoma City is against the law. It can be … [Read more...] about Facts About Driving Under Suspension Or Revocation In Oklahoma City

Every state in the United States has laws regarding the compulsory education of children.  The Compulsory Education Act in Oklahoma is the legal instrument for the Sooner State. Education is mandatory for children. City, state, and federal officials have a vested interest in ensuring that children grow up with skills to live and work as productive members of society. For the … [Read more...] about Facts About the Compulsory Education Act in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma City Oklahoma, resisting an officer is legally defined as knowingly resisting — either through the use of force or violence — the action of any executive (law enforcement) officer in the performance of his or her duties. It is a misdemeanor in Oklahoma City. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 268 Elements of the Crime Like all crimes in Oklahoma, resisting an officer has … [Read more...] about What is Resisting an Officer in Oklahoma City Oklahoma?

Larceny of merchandise from a retailer is another way of describing shoplifting in Oklahoma City. Shoplifting is a crime of opportunity and people engage in it for varying reasons ranging from need to thrill. Like all jurisdictions, Oklahoma City has laws on the books to protect retailers from shoplifting. If you are facing charges for larceny of merchandise from a retailer … [Read more...] about What is Larceny of Merchandise from a Retailer in Oklahoma City? 

If you are being charged with assault and battery in Oklahoma City, you should understand how it is handled and then get help to mount a strong defense. Here is what you need to know. Assault and Battery in Oklahoma City Defined We hear the term "assault and battery" all the time on the news, on television and in the movies, but you might be surprised to learn that assault … [Read more...] about How Can I Fight a Charge of Assault and Battery in Oklahoma City?

We don’t think about the issue of public intoxication much when we go out on a Saturday night. But public intoxication in Oklahoma City is a crime, and it is prosecuted on a regular basis. Here is what you need to know about the crime and how it is handled in Oklahoma. Public intoxication is linked to more than just noise at midnight on a Saturday night. It is often … [Read more...] about How Can I Fight a Charge of Public Intoxication in Oklahoma?

Learn the most common misdemeanors in Oklahoma City and find out why you should always contact an attorney to defend even a first misdemeanor charge. Most Common Misdemeanors in Oklahoma City Misdemeanors are crimes for which the punishment ranges from a deferred or suspended sentence to one year in a county jail. Examples of the most common misdemeanors in Oklahoma … [Read more...] about The Most Common Misdemeanors in Oklahoma City

Read here to learn what happens when you are charged with a misdemeanor crime in Oklahoma City. What happens after you are charged with a misdemeanor in Oklahoma, City? Crimes in Oklahoma are broken down into two categories, the most serious are felonies, the penalty for which may include a period of incarceration in a state penitentiary or death. The others are … [Read more...] about You Have Been Charged with a Misdemeanor--What Happens Now?