October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month. It advocates using the color purple. Approximately 25% of women over 18 are the victims of domestic violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. Oklahoma ranks 4th in the nation for fatalities in domestic violence situations. As a result, the hashtag #purplethursdays is beginning to circulate on social media. This is a just cause. However, sometimes allegations […]
Creek County Defense attorneys
What Is an Application to Revoke in Creek County
Application to revoke in Creek County is filed by the District Attorneys office in Sapulpa. An application to revoke is filed when the State believes that you’ve violated the terms of your probation. Sometimes when a crime occurs, the court will provide the option of a suspended or a deferred sentence. For a suspended sentence you must enter a plea of guilty to the […]
Assault and Battery Explained by Creek County Attorney
Assault and Battery is a fairly common charge when it comes to crimes in Creek County. Take for instance a September news story where a youth basketball coach faced charges of assault and battery against a referee. The official made a call that set the coach off. He then hit the ref with his clipboard and a scuffle ensued in which the coach ended […]
Harboring a Fugitive in Creek County
Harboring a Fugitive in Creek County is a common crime. It’s an obvious thought to many people that helping a loved one or family member run from the law is a normal reaction. Unfortunately, this is also against the law. Take for instance the recent story from Morganton, NC. A man left a gas station without paying for his gas. The station attendant described […]
Interfering With an Emergency Call
Interfering with an Emergency call in Creek County is a misdemeanor crime. An example of the charge is a case where a Connecticut mother and son recently faced arrest on domestic dispute charges. The mother discovered the son stealing items from the rooms of family members during a family gathering. Upon this discovery she attempted to call 911. The son—noticing her calling—threw a perfume […]
False Impersonation Charges in Creek County
False Impersonation Charges in Creek County can be charged as a felony. Most people think about false impersonation as a type of identity theft by strangers. However, this is not always the case. Take for instance you sign a contract for your spouse. If the contract comes into legal question and the signature on the form is not your spouse’s, but you signing for […]
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Leaving the Scene of an Accident is a crime in Creek County. Its not uncommon for someone in Creek County to have an accident and leave the scene. Many times leaving the scene wasn’t done with criminal intent but non the less the District attorney in Creek County still brings the charge. Recent cases will help to inform you about the crime and how […]
Violating a Protective Order in Creek County
Violating a protective order in Creek County is a crime. However, there are many ways in which this can occur. As a result, it’s first important that you understand what a protective order is and why they exist. Generally, Oklahoma Courts will place a protective order against a person in one of several situations: domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, etc. These intend to protect […]
Second Degree Burglary in Creek County
Second Degree Burglary in Creek County is a serious charge. If convicted you could spend time in jail or have a criminal record. The prosecutors in Creek County have a special focus on this kind of crime. In September of 2017, two people were arrested on Second Degree Burglary charges. They were in the home of a Tulsa man who has security cameras set […]
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
In Creek County Possession of a Stolen Vehicle is a felony crime. Thousands of vehicles are reported stolen in Oklahoma each year. The value of these vehicles reaches over $10M. Further, thieves often resell these vehicles. Buyer to buyer sites and magazines are often the tool for reselling these vehicles. As a result, you may purchase a vehicle that is stolen. However, sometimes you […]