Okmulgee Lawyer Blog

Just the suggestion that someone has sexually abused a minor can ruin their reputation, and in some cases, their life. While mere allegations are serious, an arrest under child sexual abuse laws in Oklahoma can also lead to varying penalties, depending on the circumstances of the alleged crime. If you or someone you know has been […]

Blackmail in Oklahoma is often misunderstood, but anyone who is convicted can face serious penalties and fines. If you or someone you know has been charged with blackmail in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Okmulgee criminal defense attorney today. About Blackmail in Oklahoma A number of actions can constitute blackmail in Oklahoma. However, blackmail in Oklahoma […]

Shoplifting charges in Oklahoma are legally called “larceny from a retailer.” If you or someone you know faces shoplifting charges in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Okmulgee criminal defense attorney today. Proving Shoplifting Charges in Oklahoma In order to secure a conviction of larceny from a retailer in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, a state prosecutor must prove each of these […]

Getting behind the wheel of a car that isn’t yours can land you in hot water if you haven’t obtained the owner’s permission. This is true even if you’ve taken a family member or friend’s car or have been allowed to take the car in the past. If you’ve been accused of the crime of […]

State law governs the potential for perjury punishment in Oklahoma, including in Okmulgee. Under Oklahoma law, “whoever, in a trial, hearing, investigation, deposition, certification or declaration…makes…a statement under oath, affirmation or other legally binding assertion that the statement is true, when in fact the witness or declarant does not believe that the statement is true…is guilty of […]