Oklahoma treats murder seriously. The purposeful taking of a life is considered to be one of the most heinous crimes that can be committed. Oklahoma is a state that categorizes murder into first- and second-degree classifications, with first-degree murder the most serious. Murder In the First Degree: Specific Situations First-degree murder can take place in any of the … [Read more...] about How Can I Defend a First-Degree Murder Charge in Wagoner?
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Interfering With An Emergency Call May Mean Jail Time When there is any sort of emergency, time becomes a valuable commodity. Seconds matter and can mean the difference between life and death. Interfering with an emergency call is treated seriously in Oklahoma. To protect victims, Oklahoma has made it a crime to intentionally interfere, interrupt or prevent a person from … [Read more...] about Does an Interfering with an Emergency Call Conviction in Wagoner Mean Prison Time?
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Grand Larceny is Theft In Oklahoma, larceny is defined as the taking of another's personal property by fraud or stealth, with the intent to deprive. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701. Its hallmark is deceit or stealth. Larceny comes in two types, or levels: petit (the French word for "small") and grand (the French word for "large"). Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1703. These two levels are … [Read more...] about What Constitutes Grand Larceny in Wagoner?
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First Degree Manslaughter: It's a Matter of Intent We hear the term "manslaughter" often. It is on the news, in newspapers and on our favorite television police dramas. Unless you have had a reason to deal with it, you may not know what first degree manslaughter really means. Here are some things you may want to know about how this crime is handled in Oklahoma. Manslaughter … [Read more...] about What is a First Degree Manslaughter Charge in Wagoner?
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What Is a Protective Order in Wagoner? In order to understand what a violation of a protective order is, you need to know what a protective order is, how it functions, and what it does. At its simplest, a protective order is designed to protect one person against the actions of another person. A protective order is an order issued by a court, most often in a case of either … [Read more...] about How Does a Wagoner Court Define Violation of a Protective Order?
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Improper Display of License Plate: A Safety Issue Motor vehicle laws are enacted so that we can be safe on the roadways. In Oklahoma, a vehicle's license plate must be clearly visible at all times in case of an accident or other mishap. An improper display of license plate can lead to trouble. In Oklahoma, the law requires that the license plate must be securely attached … [Read more...] about What is Improper Display of License Plate in Wagoner?
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Never ignore a debt. It is good advice in the best of circumstances. For a person without money to pay a debt owed, however, it can be frustrating advice easily ignored. If the matter is a court fine, ignoring the problem will usually lead to an arrest warrant. Wagoner lawyers see it all the time. Failure to pay is one of the most common reasons people are arrested. A … [Read more...] about How Can I Resolve A Warrant For Failure To Pay Court Costs In Oklahoma?
