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.

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What Is Termination in a Tulsa Drug Court Program?
What is Drug Court in Tulsa? Drug court is an alternative to traditional criminal justice proceedings, specifically designed for individuals with substance abuse issues. Tulsa, Oklahoma, like many other jurisdictions in the United States, has a drug court program aimed at addressing the root causes of drug-related offenses and reducing recidivism. The Tulsa Drug Court […] Read more »
You Don’t Have to Appear for a Criminal Misdemeanor Arraignment in Oklahoma IF You Have a Lawyer
The law states that for misdemeanors, defendants can be represented by their defense counsel during the arraignment. Read more »
When You Have the Right to Remain Silent, the State of Oklahoma Can’t Talk about It!
The Fifth Amendment protects a person's right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves. This includes not being compelled to testify. Read more »
Oklahoma Drug Dog Myths #5: K9 Handler Officers Are Highly Trained and Professional
While officers and dogs undergo training, there is no strict science on how a dog alerts and alerts can be subjective to the officer. Read more »
Will I Be Terminated from the Tulsa Drug Court Program if I Commit Another Offense?
What is Drug Court in Tulsa? Drug court in Tulsa provides non-violent drug offenders the option to forgo jail time in favor of receiving drug treatment. Participants in the program are closely watched through regular alcohol and drug testing designed to promote complete abstinence from substances. The treatment program is extremely regimented, has well-defined therapeutic […] Read more »
What Offenses Qualify for Drug Court in Tulsa County?
Today, we will delve into offenses that qualify for Tulsa drug court—a judicially supervised court docket aiming to reduce recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent offenders. Tulsa Drug Court: An Overview Before we discuss what offenses qualify for drug court in Tulsa County, let’s first understand what drug court is. Drug court programs are designed […] Read more »
What Is Drug Court in Tulsa County?
Drug Court in Tulsa: An Alternative to Prison Drug court is a diversionary program where, instead of going through the regular process of prosecution and serving a sentence, defendants are allowed to carry out treatment for their substance abuse issues as well as any other issues they’ve been having through the treatment overseen by the […] Read more »
What Is a Suspended Sentence in Oklahoma?
A suspended sentence is a legal penalty in which the defendant is convicted of a crime, but the sentence is postponed or suspended. Read more »
Can the Oklahoma Police Stop Someone and Search Them without a Good Reason?
If police conduct a search without probable cause and find evidence, that evidence will be inadmissible in court. Read more »
Oklahoma Drug Dog Myth #4: Drug Dogs Alert to Drugs, Not Handlers
Drug dogs are trained to smell narcotics and alert to them, but they may also be influenced by their handlers. Read more »
Oklahoma Drug Dog Myth #3: Drug K9s Are Highly Trained and Accurate
The basis for alerts is subjective, with handlers trained to interpret a variety of behaviors as an alert, some of which are contradictory. Read more »
Oklahoma Drug Dog Myth #2: There Are No False Positives
Drug dog myth number two is that there are no false positives, which is a commonly believed myth propagated by K-9 officers and handlers. Read more »
Oklahoma Drug Dog Myth #1: High Scent Acuity Means Higher Reliability
The myth that dogs with a high sense of smell have high reliability in detecting drugs and determining probable cause for a search is false. Read more »
HB 1002: Sanctuary State for Gun Owners in Oklahoma
House Bill 1002, also known as the Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act, aims to create a sanctuary state for lawful gun owners. Read more »
What Petty Offenses Carry Jail Time in Oklahoma?
Minor offenses shouldn't be taken lightly as failure to address them can result in warrants being issued for your arrest and jail time. Read more »
What Is Actual Physical Control in Oklahoma?
Actual physical control is a crime in which a person is in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read more »
How Can You Be a Good Witness in Your Own Criminal Case in Oklahoma?
Being a good witness involves being able to remember and provide details of the events leading up to and during your arrest to your attorney. Read more »
The OCCA Have Ruled That Kickapoo Nation Reservation Was Disestablished in 1891
It found that Oklahoma did not have the legal authority to charge defendants who were Indians for crimes that occurred on reservation land. Read more »
OCCA: Suppression of Evidence Affirmed Where Magistrate Abandoned Her Neutrality (S-2022-412)
The warrant was issued by a magistrate who abandoned neutrality by helping law enforcement redraft the affidavit and sign the warrant. Read more »
OCCA: Accessory to a Crime Requires More than Merely Being “Along for the Ride.” (F-2021-554)
He appealed his 20-year sentence on the grounds of insufficient evidence presented by the state to prove his guilt as an accessory. Read more »
OCCA Finds Defendant Not Entitled to Know Identity of Accuser Who Instigated Investigation
The court found that the state is privileged to withhold the identity of a person who has furnished information to law enforcement. Read more »
How Can You Know if the Oklahoma Police Have Probable Cause to Search You during a Traffic Stop?
Some indicators of probable cause include if the individual appears to be impaired or if there is paraphernalia or contraband in plain view. Read more »
Does the State of Oklahoma Have to Disclose Its Confidential Informants to Defendants?
The right to confrontation under the US Constitution's Sixth Amendment gives the accused the right to confront witnesses against them. Read more »
What Is Perjury in Oklahoma?
For something to be perjury, the individual must knowingly make a false statement of fact with the intention that the court will rely on it. Read more »
What Is Public Intoxication in Oklahoma?
A person can prove they were not drunk, for example, if they were very tired or have a neurological condition that makes them appear drunk. Read more »