Okmulgee Lawyer Blog
When is Domestic Assault a Felony in Okmulgee, Ok?
Domestic violence is generally considered a misdemeanor on the first offense. Subsequent offenses become felonies. Read more »Entering Without Permission is Neither Trespassing nor Burglary in Okmulgee
Trespassing, burglary, and entering without permission are all different offenses in the state of Oklahoma. Often, burglary and trespass can be reduced to entering without permission, a less severe offense. Read more »Larceny vs. Theft in Oklahoma: What's the Difference?
Larceny is a type of theft in Oklahoma. But while all larcenies are thefts, not all thefts are larcenies in Oklahoma. Larceny in Oklahoma is defined as taking of another person’s property by fraud or stealth, with the intent to deprive the owner of that property. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701. Larceny always involves […] Read more »Understanding Civil Asset Forfeiture in Okmulgee
Civil asset forfeiture is the seizing of property, money, or assets by government authorities. It is a legal but highly controversial practice and is often abused. Read more »Understanding the Shopkeeper's Privilege in Okmulgee Shoplifting Investigations
Shoplifter's privilege allows shoplifters to detain those suspected of stealing merchandise, given certain conditions. Read how the law treats both shoplifting and detention here. Read more »
