Larceny and burglary are both crimes in Oklahoma. Both of the crimes are related to theft of property and sometimes service. As it relates to all crimes, each crime has different elements from each other. Understanding the elements is critical for a person charged with a crime. The reason for this is that each crime has different ranges of punishment…
Uttering a forged instrument in Oklahoma is illegal. The Oklahoma legislature uses the word “utter” as a synonym for the terms “pass” and “transfer.” Most people think of this crime as only involving hot checks but, this is not the case. Any negotiable instrument that is passed or otherwise forged is considered an uttering crime. Passing an instrument like a…
The impact of a prior felony conviction depends on several factors. If you have been charged with a felony, you may wonder whether your prior convictions and charges will impact your current case. Is there going to be a worse punishment or will the prior conviction result in the charge being bumped up to a felony? You may also wonder…