Whether we have pets, raise farm animals, or work in the animal care industry, we like to see our animals nurtured and treated well. Animals are valuable to us and often, vulnerable. Sometimes, animals get hurt. It can be as a result of an accident, neglect, or abuse. Cruelty to animals in Oklahoma is a […]
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Forged prescriptions in Oklahoma have increased along with the rising demand for drugs such as oxycodone (Percocet) and hydrocodone (Vicodin). These days, prescription opioids comprise a large component of the illegal drug market. Issuing forged prescriptions is illegal in Tahlequah. Read on to learn more. How Forged Prescriptions In Oklahoma Usually Happen This crime can […]
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When relationships are troubled, all too often domestic assault and battery can occur. Things get out of hand and when emotions are running high. Sometimes, it can be hard to sort out the issue of fault in these situations. Domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor is a crime in Oklahoma. When […]
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We hate to think about it, but the sexual abuse of children does happen. When it does, emotions tend to run high, and we as a society, want to make sure that the perpetrator is found and prosecuted. When emotions run high, it becomes more important than ever to speak to a Tahlequah attorney if […]
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Telephone harassment in Oklahoma is illegal. Also, using the telephone to make lewd or obscene remarks to a person is constituted as stalking and harassing behavior and is prohibited. If you’re facing charges, talk to a Tahlequah attorney right away. What Is Telephone Harassment In Oklahoma? It is illegal to: willfully use a telephone or […]
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Computer crimes are on the rise. Hackers, skimmers, identity thieves, and leakers are everywhere these days and computer crime is rampant. As a result, Oklahoma has passed the Computer Crimes Act to address a number of types of computer crime. Okla. Stat. tit.21 § 1951, et seq. Computer Crimes Act Charges Include Many Types Of […]
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Graffiti, egging a car, letting the air out of car tires. We often think of malicious injury to property in Oklahoma as just a teenaged prank. However, pranks like these can lead to criminal charges. What Is Malicious Injury To Property In Oklahoma? Malicious injury to property in Tahlequah is defined as deliberately injuring, defacing, […]
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie explains some considerations to keep in mind before attending a protest.
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So, you’re now on probation in Oklahoma. Probation is a tool that is quite valuable in the Oklahoma criminal justice system. It allows you to avoid jail time in exchange for monitoring your behavior for a prescribed period of time. Like all things, probation violations in Tahlequah have consequences. Because the consequences of violating probation […]
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Now, if you exclude the attorney fee, which, depending on what’s going on, can be anywhere between $1500 or up.
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Vehicle burglary in Oklahoma is a felony offense. If you are facing charges for vehicle burglary, a good Tahlequah attorney may be able to plead your case down to breaking and entering or criminal trespass. In some cases, your attorney may help get your charges dismissed. Burglary In Oklahoma Oklahoma categorizes burglary in the first, […]
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The laws have recently changed to make simple drug possession a misdemeanor in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute or trafficking illegal drugs remains a serious crime in Oklahoma. What The Law Says About Drug Trafficking It is unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following regarding […]
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To trial or not to trial? That is always the question. Oklahoma attorney, Ryan Cannonie explains some of the benefits of either a trial or settlement.
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Tahlequah attorney with Wirth Law Office, Ryan Cannonie, explains how sometimes the State will fight a McGirt motion.
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie with the Wirth Law Office, speaks on how police dogs are trained to attack.
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, discusses law enforcement dogs trained to use their noses to search for substances.
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Oklahoma attorney, Ryan Cannonie, gives a brief overview of police working dogs in this part one of a three-part series.
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Families can get locked in patterns of violence and abuse, particularly when substance abuse is part of the mix. When this happens, children in the family suffer. The law prohibiting child abuse by injury is one law meant to protect children in these situations. The crime is a felony in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The law is […]
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Although Oklahoma has recently loosened its laws regarding simple possession of illegal drugs, the state continues to prosecute the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of illegal drugs. A common criminal case involves the Oklahoma drug tax stamp, the result of a law aimed primarily at drug dealers. Defining Drugs And Dealers In Oklahoma, illegal drugs are […]
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Larceny from a house in Oklahoma is like theft from a house. It is a particular kind of larceny. Therefore, it is helpful to understand larceny in general before trying to understand the crime of larceny from a house and how the crime is treated in Tahlequah. Understanding The Crime Of Larceny In Tahlequah In […]
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We all want to help when a person is in trouble. Yet interfering with an emergency call is a crime that can and does happen. As a result, many states, including Oklahoma, have passed laws making it against the law to interfere with an emergency call. Here is more information about how the crime typically […]
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A deferred prosecution agreement is an agreement between the accused and the state, the DA’s office, to not file a criminal case for certain agreements.
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how a Native American victim can impact cases post-McGirt.
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains when a city can and cannot charge a minor with an offense.
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Most people have never heard the term “application to accelerate.” It is not a crime, but it can have serious consequences if you are facing it. An application to accelerate in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is a consequence of running afoul of the terms of probation or a deferred sentence. Thus, it is helpful to understand the […]
