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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.

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  • 4 Degrees of Arson in Oklahoma

    arsonArson in Oklahoma: Destructive and Dangerous In Oklahoma, arson is the act of deliberately and maliciously setting fire or the attempted setting of fire to property. Arson is a crime that can ruin people’s lives. It is destructive in the extreme, burning homes and other property, and sometimes killing animals and people. It is no […] Read more »

  • Tulsa Municipal Jail Now Houses Overnight Inmates

    Tulsa City Jail Defense AttorneyThe City of Tulsa ended a funding dispute with the county sherrif by opening a city jail. When the city jail exceeds capacity. the city now sends excess inmates 40 miles away, to a frequently overcrowded jail in Okmulgee County. Read more »

  • What are the Penalties for Shoplifting in Oklahoma?

    Oklahoma shoplifting lawsShoplifting as Petit Larceny In Oklahoma, petit larceny is defined as all larceny that doesn’t qualify as grand larceny. Shoplifting could be charged as petit larceny or grand larceny, depending on the value of stolen merchandise. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704 In order to understand what petit larceny is in Oklahoma, you must know […] Read more »

  • Credit Card Crimes in Oklahoma

    credit card crimesCredit Card Crimes are Taken Seriously in Oklahoma Oklahoma credit card fraud and theft crimes are codified under a group of statutes intended to prevent unauthorized possession and use of credit and debit cards. Most Oklahoma credit card crimes are charged under the Credit Card Crime Act of 1970. Oklahoma criminal law in some instances […] Read more »

  • Bad Check Laws in Oklahoma

    bad check lawFalse or Bogus Check Laws Include Insufficient Funds In Oklahoma, writing a false, bogus, or bad check is against the law. Oklahoma law defines a bogus or bad check as any check, order, or electronic fund transfer which is not honored because of insufficient funds. Depending on the amount of the check and how many […] Read more »

  • Oklahoma Trespassing Laws

    Oklahoma trespassingTrespass in Oklahoma: Don’t Go There In Oklahoma, trespassing is a misdemeanor. Charges can result in fines and jail or prison time, depending on the nature of the alleged trespass. Traveling across yards, gardens, or fields with no trespassing signs posted can result in a $250 fine. Oklahoma law specifies acceptable language for no trespassing […] Read more »

  • 8 Malicious Acts Considered Vandalism in Oklahoma

    Oklahoma vandalism lawsVandalism: Moving Beyond a Prank Oklahoma law addresses vandalism as malicious mischief. That does not mean all maliciously mischievous acts are vandalism. Oklahoma’s malicious mischief laws primarily address property damage. Although young people often engage in pranks, there can be a legal difference between a prank and acts that are done maliciously. Malice takes a […] Read more »

  • What is Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon in Oklahoma?

    assault and battery with a deadly weaponAssault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon In Oklahoma, assault and battery with a deadly weapon is the intentional and wrongful use of a deadly weapon such as a firearm. It is a serious felony and is punishable by up to life in prison. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 652 In some cases, assault and […] Read more »

  • Bill Would Abolish the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (Part 1)

    oklahoma court of criminal appealsA bill in the 2018 Oklahoma legislature would let voters decide whether the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals should be abolished. Among 50 states, only Oklahoma and Texas have separate appeals courts for criminal and civil matters. <a href="https://stage4.wirthlawgroup.com/lawyer/tulsa-oklahoma-criminal-defense-attorney.html">Defense attorneys</a> say the split has resulted in a prosecution friendly appeals court that is sometimes blithe indifference to its own precedents. Read more »

  • Will Move to Abolish the Oklahoma Criminal Appeals Succeed? (Part 2)

    oklahoma court of criminal appealsA proposal to let voters decide the future of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals might face an uphill battle in the legislature. Oklahoma lawmakers have had a chilly relationship with the Oklahoma's other appeals court, which could take on the work of the criminal appeals court if voters approved the measure. Read more »

  • Researchers Say Police Interrogation Technique Elicits False Confessions

    false confessionUntil recently, nearly every police agency in the nation relied on an interrogation practice called the “Reid Method.” This harsh method aims to squeeze confessions from suspects through stress, fatigue, intimidation and sympathy. A recent research paper by a University of Virginia Law student suggests the Reid Method is highly likely to elicit false confessions. […] Read more »

  • Tulsa Lawyers' View of Oklahoma Property Crimes

    Oklahoma property crimesDefinition of Property Crimes Property crimes are generally those offenses that target property rather than people. There is no particular codification of property crime as such in Oklahoma. Property crimes are codified according to the facts of a particular crime. Larceny, burglary, shoplifting, auto theft, vandalism, embezzlement, and arson are often considered property crimes. While […] Read more »

  • How is Larceny from a House Different from Burglary?

    Oklahoma larceny from a houseLarceny Defined In Oklahoma, larceny from a house is the act of stealing something of value from a house, vessel or temporary building. Larceny from a house is charged as a felony, with sentences of five years or more in prison. Oklahoma defines larceny as taking another’s personal property through fraud or stealth with the […] Read more »

  • Does Oklahoma Have an Involuntary Manslaughter Law?

    Oklahoma manslaughterInvoluntary Manslaughter: An Unintentional Killing All deaths in which one person kills another are homicides, but not all Oklahoma homicides rise to the level of a criminal act. The absence of intent can affect how, and if a homicide crime is charged, but absence of intent alone does not indicate a lawful homicide. Murder is […] Read more »

  • How Does Oklahoma Law Define Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon?

    assault and battery with a dangerous weaponAssault and Battery With a Dangerous Weapon In Oklahoma, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon is defined as the committing of an unjustifiable assault, battery, or an assault and battery upon another person with any sharp or dangerous weapon. The weapon can be any type of firearm, air gun, or conductive energy weapon such […] Read more »

  • What are the Penalties for Assault and Battery in Oklahoma?

    assault and batteryTulsa Lawyer Explains Oklahoma Assault and Battery Laws The penalties for assault and battery in Oklahoma depend the type and severity of the assault and battery involved and according to the type of victim involved. Lawyers in Tulsa see assault and battery in Oklahoma charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony depending upon the type […] Read more »

  • What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Oklahoma?

    Oklahoma assault and batterySimple Assault, Simple Battery In Oklahoma assault and battery are separate crimes and are defined differently. Assault is defined as an intentional attempt or intentional threat of force or violence against another. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 641 In contrast, battery is defined as the intentional and unlawful use of force or violence against another. […] Read more »

  • Oklahoma Crimes Against Persons

    Oklahoma crimes against personsA Classification Tulsa Lawyers Don’t Often Employ Under Oklahoma law, crimes against persons is not a codified designation or an official category of crimes. Tulsa lawyers more often look at the facts of a case as those facts pertain to the elements of a particular crime. Categorizing crimes according to who is harmed or victimized […] Read more »

  • Tulsa Lawyer Explains the Definition of Assault in Oklahoma

    assault in OklahomaIn Oklahoma law, the crime of assault is defined as an intentional attempt or threat of force or violence against another person. Assault is a misdemeanor crime punishable by jail time, a fine, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 641 Tulsa lawyers frequently find the concept of assault  confused and commingled with the crime […] Read more »

  • What is Aggravated Assault and Battery in Oklahoma?

    aggravated assault and battery in OklahomaAggravated Assault and Battery in Oklahoma In Oklahoma, aggravated assault and battery is defined as an assault in which great bodily injury is inflicted on the victim or an assault by a perpetrator who is strong or in robust health against a victim who is elderly or otherwise incapacitated. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 646 […] Read more »

  • Tulsa Attorneys Explain Oklahoma Criminal Law

    Oklahoma criminal lawOklahoma Criminal Statutes: Many Titles Title 21: Oklahoma Criminal Code In Oklahoma, criminal laws are codified primarily in Oklahoma Statutes Title 21. While we might informally call Okla. Stat. tit. 21 the “Oklahoma penal code” or “Oklahoma criminal code,” Title 21 is formally codified under the simple heading of “Crimes and Punishment.” However, Title 21 […] Read more »

  • What is First-Degree Manslaughter Resisting Criminal Attempt in Oklahoma?

    Oklahoma first degree manslaughter resisting criminal attemptFirst degree manslaughter charges filed against a Tulsa police officer for killing an unarmed suspect who disobeyed orders highlight a narrow distinction between justifiable self-defense homicide and unlawful killing in a heat of passion or while preventing a criminal attempt. Read more »

  • Deadlines Include Weekend Days in Oklahoma Criminal Courts

    Oklahoma criminal court deadlines calendar day ruleTwice in 2016, five-day deadlines to appeal judicial disqualifications will be reduced to one day because of court holidays and rigid Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals opinions. The unreasonably short deadlines result from the court's refusal to apply it's own appellate rules to lower criminal courts, a stern refusal to recognize some civil procedure as applicable to all Oklahoma courts and a strained interpretation of Oklahoma law to conclude the legislature mandated rules that are not spelled out in any Oklahoma law. Read more »

  • Oklahoma Supreme Court Again Trumps Court of Criminal Appeals

    Oklahoma courts bifurcated systemJurisdictional conflict erupted again in Oklahoma's bifurcated court system when the top civil court ruled in a matter emerging from a criminal case. The matter involved how deadlines are computed when a litigant appeals a motion to disqualify a judge. Read more »

  • Oklahoma Eyes Drug Overdose Good Samaritan Law

    Oklahoma overdose Good Samaritan lawOklahoma might soon join a rapidly growing number of states that have adopted medical amnesty laws to protect people who call for assistance when someone is suffering a drug overdose. Dubbed Good Samaritan laws, the measures exempt people who call for help from prosecution when small amounts of drugs or drug paraphernalia are found at the scene of an overdose emergency. Read more »

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