Criminal Law
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and confusing. Understanding your rights and the complexities of criminal law is essential to protect your future. Whether you are dealing with minor offenses or serious accusations, having a knowledgeable advocate can make a critical difference. For those seeking trusted guidance, a Tulsa criminal law attorney can help clarify the legal process and outline your options.
If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office at (918) 879-1681. The experienced Tulsa attorney team at Wirth Law Office understands the stakes involved and works diligently to build a strong defense tailored to your case. Early and effective legal support can reduce uncertainty and protect your rights under Oklahoma law.
What are the Benefits of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) in Oklahoma?
The primary benefit of a deferred prosecution agreement is that you're not actually technically being prosecuted.
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What Do You Do If You Miss Court in Oklahoma?
You want to file a motion to vacate. You want to make sure that you file it as quickly as possible. Definitely want to file it within 30 days.
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What Happens If You Miss Court in Oklahoma?
If you fail to appear for a civil court date, then if you're a plaintiff, it's very likely that your case could be dismissed.
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Can I Move My Custody Case to Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Follows a Uniform Set of Laws Regarding Custody Jurisdiction Video Transcribed: Can I move my custody case to Oklahoma? I’m Tulsa Child Custody Attorney, James Wirth. That’s the question that we have today. It’s one that we hear frequently at the Wirth Law Office when dealing with family law matters because people move. Children move […]
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Can Criminal Charges be Refiled After a Dismissal at the Preliminary Hearing in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, most cases are filed by information or a charging document as opposed to by a grand jury indictment.
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Will Smith Be Charged? It's Not Up To Chris Rock…
The Los Angeles Police Department says Chris Rock has declined to press charges against Will Smith after a stunning altercation seen during the Oscars broadcast.
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What Does it Cost to Get a Transcript from an Oklahoma Hearing?
Oklahoma hearing transcripts can range anywhere from $200 to $750 depending on how detailed that preliminary hearing was at that time.
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How Do I Get a Court Transcript in Oklahoma?
Call the court reporter, find out what it's going to cost to get the transcript. Pay that fee, pick up the transcript.
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What Does It Cost to Have a Court Reporter for My Hearing in Oklahoma?
Generally, that cost is $20. You pay it by paying it to the court clerk, and then you get a receipt that you paid it.
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Do I Need a Court Reporter for My Hearing in Oklahoma?
The general rule is going to be yes, and you don't automatically get a court reporter depending on the type of case it is.
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New OCCA Ruling Requires Judges to Act like Prosecutors!
Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is pushing magistrates to the side of the prosecutor to act like a prosecutor, rather than being neutral.
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Warrant Amnesty in Oklahoma City Municipal Court
Oklahoma City Municipal Court is continuing its warrant amnesty program that started back in 2019.
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What Are Some Places I Can’t Carry My Concealed Carry Weapon?
Anywhere where the government, whether it's the state, local, or federal government does business with the public.
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Fourth Amendment Rights: What to Do When the Police Are at Your Doorstep
Unless they show you a piece of paper that purports to be a search warrant, you don't have to let them in your house.
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What Is the Miranda Warning and When Does It Apply?
What is the Miranda warning in the state of Oklahoma? You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney.
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OCCA Refuses State's Request to Expand Wallace Precedent: Waiver Claim Denied
James Wirth speaks on a new decision from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals that was disseminated on December 15th in 2021.
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Should Cops Even Have Unmarked Police Vehicles? State Senator Rogers Says No!
Oklahoma State Senator Rogers says in the bill that law enforcement should be required to use marked vehicles.
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Six Months in Jail for First Offense Public Intox?
Our tax dollars are being spent locking people up for minor misdemeanor offenses where they need mental health treatment but cannot get it.
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New Bill Would Speed Up Treatment for Inmates Declared Incompetent to Stand Trial in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senate Bill 1113 deals with an issue going on for people that are being held in pre-trial detention.
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Should Oklahoma Pass Kyle's Law to Hold Malicious Prosecutors Accountable?
SB 1120 only applies to very specific circumstances where you're charged with murder. It doesn't apply to other crimes.
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What Happens If I Don't Pay My Fines & Costs in Oklahoma?
What happens when you fail to pay your fines and costs? The warrant issued for your arrest needs to be resolved.
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SB 646: New Law Allows Authorized Liquor Store Employees to Carry a Firearm in Oklahoma
Oklahoma prohibits people from having firearms inside businesses that sell alcohol and that the sale of alcohol.
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No Trespassing Signs No Longer Required in Oklahoma
What did House Bill 1135 do? It took out the requirement to have signage, to have posted. That is no longer part of the statute.
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Felony Murder Doctrine Narrowly Escapes Expansion in Oklahoma: 2021 OK CR 35
The state is trying to broaden that doctrine to apply to something that history historically hasn't been done before.
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HB 1643: There Is a New Anti-Doxxing Misdemeanor Crime in Oklahoma
There's a new anti-doxxing law in Oklahoma, but it only applies to public officials and police officers.
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