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Committing Assault on a Police Officer in Creek County is a felony. It’s important though to note that “police officer” may encompass several types of authorities. For example, sheriffs, corrections officers, game wardens, and more are all under the “police officer” umbrella. This article will explain assault and battery on a police officer and the legal ramifications of a conviction. Assault and Battery on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Malicious Injury to Property in Creek County is either a felony or a misdemeanor. In the fall of 2016, Oklahoma passed two state questions: SQ 780 and SQ 781. First, SQ 780 reclassified simple drug possession and property crimes to misdemeanors instead of felonies. Consequently, SQ 781 requires the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to use actual data to calculate savings […]
Unauthorized Use of a Motorcycle is usually more of a misunderstanding then a crime. Oklahoma has laws regarding the use of motorcycles. However, you may not expect that unauthorized use of a motorcycle is a law. First, the typical two-wheel motor bike is a motorcycle. But, three-wheel motor vehicles, and motor bikes with 150 cubic cm engines are also motorcycles. Therefore, scooters and three-wheelers […]
In November of 2016, a 19 year old woman received a conviction of second degree murder. She was with two accomplices during a botched robbery. The three offenders were going to rob and steal a vehicle from another teen. However, in the process of these felony crimes, the victim was killed. This offense is a second degree murder charge. However, you may wonder why? […]
Some news outlets have been discussing “The Opioid Epidemic” lately. This is a broad reference to the use of and illegal possession of prescription drugs. A 2016 Oklahoma Watch report lists prescription drug abuse as a leading contributor to 59% of overdoses in the state. This means that prescription drugs like Hydrocodone, Xanax, etc. are opiates contributing to drug abuse and on occasion death. […]
After you receive a criminal conviction you will have a sentencing hearing. Depending on the crime, you may be eligible for either a deferred sentence or a suspended sentence. There are few differences between these sentences, but they are important. This article will summarize them for you. Deferred Sentence Title 22 is Oklahoma’s criminal procedure section. Under §991c it describes a deferred sentence. If […]
Getting Kidnapping Crimes Explained to a person helps them understand the elements of the crime. Annual kidnapping crime statistics show that each year around 800,000 people are subject to kidnaps and kidnap attempts. This is roughly over 2,000 kidnappings that occur each day. Of these 800,000 annual kidnappings, researchers estimate that 200,000 of them are parental kidnappings. This article will explain the legal elements […]
Homicide Charges in Creek County are some of the more serious crimes and could land someone in prison. Of the over 17,600 violent crimes in Oklahoma during 2017, over 240 of them were a homicide. This is above the average national rates per state. As a result, more people are facing charges on this crime and awaiting trial or sentencing. This article will explain […]