Creek County Nursing Home Abuse and The Law

Family Member Power of Attorney

Our Sapulpa injury attorneys have helped clients with Creek County Nursing Home Abuse cases. Nearly 1.4M people live in nursing homes across the United States.  As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number will likely increase.  Further, hospitals and emergency rooms often receive patients with signs of physical and even sexual abuse from their nursing home facilities.  In nearly 30% of the cases where […]

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Defending Against Creek County Child Abuse Charges

What Are Indecent Exposure Charges

Creek County Child Abuse Charges are filed when the District attorney feels that a child  has suffered from neglect or abuse. DHS reports show that Oklahoma ranks 8th in the nation for instances of child abuse and neglect.  Of 232 reported cases of child abuse from 2015 to 2016, 220 of these cases were the result of drug or alcohol addiction.  The numbers in […]

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Creek County Possession of Child Pornography Laws Explained

Importance of Witnesses

Creek County Possession of Child Pornography Laws are complex and carry heavy consequences for those convicted of the crime. In 2016, a British man received a payout from UK police due to false accusations of him engaging in possession of child pornography.  When the charge came against him, the man was working in Abu Dhabi at a well-paying job with a good reputation.  After […]

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Creek County Attorneys Discuss Step-Children in Inheritance

Oklahoma Last Will and Testament

Step-Children in inheritance Planning sometimes can cause people unforeseen problems. Not everyone prepares a will before their passing.  This leaves their estate subject to the intestate laws of Oklahoma.  Intestate means that the estate will travel through probate and follow certain rules of inheritance.  However, over 200,000 children are step-children in Oklahoma.  How the law addresses step-children in inheritance is different in intestate succession […]

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Creek County Larceny from a Retailer Attorneys

Creek County Larceny from a Retailer

In Creek County Larceny from a Retailer is usually charged as a misdemeanor. Petty theft, also known as larceny or shoplifting, is a major issue in Oklahoma and also in Creek County.  Statistics from 2015 show close to 800 reports of larceny from retailers in Creek County alone.  This is over 50% of all reported crimes in Creek County for the year.  Some of […]

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Fighting Firearm Possession after a Felony Conviction Creek County

Keeping Guns During Protective Order

Firearm Possession after a Felony Conviction Creek County is a crime that could land you in jail. Oklahoma supports the right of gun and firearm possession.  It even has state constitutional provisions that address this issue.  Article 2, § 26 sets out the right to bear arms and that this right “shall never be prohibited.”  However, the provision goes on to give the legislature […]

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Failure to Pay Court Costs and Fines in Creek County

Criminal Appeals in Creek County

Failure to Pay Court Costs and Fines in connection with a criminal case can land you in jail.  In the world of court costs and fines, the term “revolving door” is familiar to many people.  It goes like this:  You receive a speeding ticket, or worse you go to jail and receive a hefty fine.  While you may not or no longer be in […]

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Fighting Creek County Robbery Charges

Creek County Robbery Charges

Fighting Creek County Robbery Charges requires a skillful and aggressive criminal defense law firm. Oklahoma Sooners true freshman Cornerback is serving an indefinite suspension after receiving charges on a string of robberies.  Parrish Cobb turned himself in.  As a result, he is currently being held on three counts of robbery in Waco, and may be charged with more.   Cobb is 19 years old.  This […]

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Creek County Manslaughter Crimes

Creek County Manslaughter Crimes

Creek County Manslaughter Crimes are divided into degrees of manslaughter. Oklahoma is an “85% Rule” state.  This means that anyone committing a violent crime must serve 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole.  Manslaughter in the first degree counts as a violent crime in Oklahoma.  However, if you have a skilled attorney, you could lessen your charge to manslaughter in the second […]

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Creek County Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Attorneys

Creek County Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Creek County Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is a charge you want to avoid at all costs.  While the justice system carries harsh penalties for the crime, social backlash is also an important issue.  Nobody wants the label of “drug addict” or “dealer” to follow them for years to come.  Okla. Stat. tit. 63 §2-405(B) sets out the definition of drug paraphernalia: “No person shall […]

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