In Oklahoma pepper spray is a self defense weapon. There are several non-lethal weapons that are allowed to be carried without a permit. The non-lethal must be carried for a legal purpose and by a person legal able to carry this non-lethal. Traditional chemical mace is classified as an irritant and is like tear gas. According to Oklahoma Law (21…
Violating a protective order in Oklahoma has serious long-term consequences. It amounts to contempt of court and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony-level offense. Any violations also make it more likely that the Judge hearing the protective order will grant the request. This could end in a permanent order of protection. If you are accused of violating…
Homicide charges in Oklahoma carry hefty prison sentences and come as the result of many different circumstances. The city of Tulsa has 80 or so homicides in a typical year. This is an average that stays within a certain range. One of these includes the beating death of a young woman by her husband. The husband beat her with a…
Defending Possession of a Firearm After a Felony in Tulsa requires careful preparation by your criminal defense attorney. While the United States Constitution provides the “right to bear arms,” the Oklahoma State Constitution applies further protections. In Art. II, § 26 the authorities “shall never” prohibit the right to bear arms for defense of person or property. However, the section…
In 1983, Oklahoma courts held in the Sanchez v. State appeal that “breaking” can be applied to small breaking “no matter how slight” to remove an obstruction in order to enter a place. This was illustrated in Sanchez when he rang a doorbell and when the resident of the home tried to shut the door he pushed it open. Thus,…
Understanding Misdemeanors in Oklahoma Misdemeanors in Oklahoma are not the most serious of crimes, but they still can result in some pretty harsh consequences. Most Oklahoma individuals do have a general understanding that misdemeanors are more serious than infractions, but not as serious as felonies. However, it is still important to understand the different types of misdemeanors in Oklahoma. It is…