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Easements on properties can often be a topic of neighborly disputes. Easements can significantly affect property ownership, granting certain rights to others or allowing you to use portions of someone else’s property for a specific purpose. Whether you’re a property owner burdened by an easement or someone benefiting from one, understanding your legal rights is essential. What Is an Easement? An easement is a […]
In Creek County, while most speeding violations, including those in school zones, typically result in fines, court costs and points on your driver license there are circumstances where jail time is a possibility. Here’s a breakdown of the legal implications of speeding in a school zone in Oklahoma: Range of Punishment for Speeding in a School Zone Speeding in a school zone is treated […]
Powers of Attorney (POA) are crucial legal instruments in estate planning that grant someone else the authority to act on your behalf in specific situations. In Oklahoma, POA’s play a significant role in managing your affairs if you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions. Here’s an in-depth look at what Powers of Attorney are, how they function, and their importance in estate planning. […]
Violating a protective order is a serious offense in Creek County, Oklahoma, with significant legal consequences. Protective orders, also known as restraining orders, are issued to prevent one person from contacting or coming near another person. They are typically issued in cases involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or threats and will have different conditions based on the situation. Because of this, understanding the penalties […]
The “Three Strikes Law” imposes harsher penalties on repeat offenders convicted of multiple serious or violent crimes. While states apply this law differently, the general concept remains: individuals convicted of three serious offenses face significantly increased penalties. Oklahoma enforces its own version of the Three Strikes Law, making it important for anyone with prior convictions to understand how it works. Overview of Oklahoma’s Three […]
In Creek County, grandparents may be able to get emergency custody of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. A court typically grants emergency custody when the child’s safety and well-being are at immediate risk, requiring swift legal intervention. For separated parents, this is filed through a paternity or divorce action. However, for a grandparent it can look much different. Here, we’ll discuss the conditions needed, […]
Possession of child pornography is a serious accusation that carries severe legal consequences. In Creek County, Oklahoma, possession of child pornography is a felony offense. Under Oklahoma law, it’s illegal to knowingly possess, procure, or distribute any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The law covers various forms of media, including digital files, photographs, videos, and other visual representations. Potential […]
Child custody disputes are often complex, and when they involve Native American families in Oklahoma, they may fall under the jurisdiction of tribal courts. Understanding when and how to file for child custody in tribal court, as well as the implications of doing so, is crucial for those involved in such cases. Here, we’ll discuss these and other things you need to know when […]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can be a felony or a misdemeanor in Creek County, Oklahoma, and comes with significant legal consequences. Whether a DUI is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor depends on several factors, including the specifics of the incident, the driver’s history, and the presence of aggravating circumstances. Here, we’ll discuss some of the criteria for each type of charge, […]
Easement disputes are a common issue in property law, particularly in states like Oklahoma where land usage rights can significantly affect property value and utilization. An easement is a non-possessory right to use and/or enter onto the property of another without possessing it. Some common uses are the passage of utility lines, shared driveways, or allowing access to a landlocked property. In Oklahoma, easements […]