To expunge a protective order means removing it from your public record, essentially “sealing” the record so it does not appear on background checks. In Oklahoma, individuals have the ability to seek…
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Unauthorized Use of a Motorcycle Crimes In Tulsa County
Oklahoma laws protect motorcycle owners from unauthorized use of a motorcycle. This is true for many other states as well. For example, Austin police were investigating the theft of a police motorcycle. …
Can The Police Confiscate Money From Me During Traffic Stop In Oklahoma?
Police in Oklahoma can confiscate money during a traffic stop under certain conditions. This process, civil asset forfeiture, allows law enforcement to seize cash or property they suspect has connections to criminal…
Understanding the Crime of Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Oklahoma
When you’re involved in a traffic accident in Oklahoma, the law requires specific actions from you. This is especially true if the incident results in injury, death, or property damage. Failing to…
What Is Considered an Abusive Domestic Relationship in Tulsa County
An abusive domestic relationship in Tulsa County is characterized by patterns of behavior used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate or family relationship. Understanding…
Shoplifting and Petty Larceny From a Retailer Crimes in Tulsa
Petty Larceny from a retailer crimes are very common in Oklahoma. Walmart loses approximately $3 billion each year due to shoplifting and petty theft. As a result, this has led to the…
Possession of Firearms After Felony Conviction in Oklahoma
Almost half of all Oklahomans own a gun. This has protection of the Oklahoma Constitution in Art. 2 §26 when the state “shall never” prohibit the right to bear arms. However, the…
Driving Under Suspension Charges in Tulsa
Driving under suspension is a crime. However, nationwide there are several states and jurisdictions that are attempting to change their laws. Some states, like California, are removing the suspension laws that accompany…
Aggravated Assault and Battery Charged Explained
In October of 2021, an Oklahoma teen was charged with aggravated assault and battery. The teen made an attempt to cut the throat of a sleeping 4 yr old child left in…
Defending Against A Reckless Driving Ticket in Tulsa County
Defending against a reckless driving ticket in Oklahoma requires a comprehensive understanding of both the state’s legal definitions of reckless driving and the associated penalties. According to Oklahoma Statutes §47-11-901, reckless driving…