Tahlequah’s attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains what advice he gives to clients when they find themselves in a situation where they have a protective order against them or a no-contact order against them and the other party keeps trying to talk.
Criminal Law
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Because society protects its most vulnerable citizens, all jurisdictions have laws on their books prohibiting the possession of child pornography. All Tahlequah, Oklahoma law enforcement officials treat this crime seriously. Here is what you need to know about how the law treats possession of child pornography in Oklahoma. How Oklahoma Defines Child Pornography In Oklahoma, […]
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, discusses the general rules about the federal statute of limitations.
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All SQ 805 does is it reduces the ability of prosecutors to get enhanced up to life sentences on people.
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Protective orders and restraining orders are the same things. Both are terms for protecting a potential victim by restraining or prohibiting the actions of another person. The terms can be used interchangeably. Violation of a protective order is considered a serious offense in Oklahoma. What Is A Protective Order In Oklahoma? Protective orders are often […]
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how filing a McGirt motion can help you even with an older case.
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All jurisdictions work to protect their children. Children are among the most vulnerable people in our society. We strive to protect them from any act that could endanger them by passing laws prohibiting acts that can endanger them. Thus, the law prohibiting child endangerment is one such statute. It is a broad statute and is […]
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, does a follow up a video explaining stay question 805 and sentence enhancement.
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how not all false personation cases should be charged as a felony.
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Peeping Toms. We often think of the crime as cute or innocent. However, the crime is about voyeurism. Also, the crime often has sexual overtones when it is committed. Here is what you need to know about a Peeping Tom charge in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Peeping Tom Defined In Oklahoma, a Peeping Tom is defined as […]
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Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie discusses getting a protective order for stalking without a relationship between the two people.
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Facing a charge for shooting with intent to kill in Oklahoma can be a frightening experience. It can help to understand how the crime is handled in Tahlequah and what defenses may be available to you. Here is what you need to know. Shooting With Intent to Kill Defined Shooting with intent to kill in […]
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains the number one thing to prepare for when turning yourself on on a warrant.
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains what a Sentence Enhancement is so you can better understand State Question 805.
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What is a violent crime in Oklahoma? Tahlequah criminal defense attorney Ryan Cannonie, with Wirth Law Office in Cherokee County has that answer.
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Oklahoma categorizes burglary as either of the first, second, or third degree. Burglary of all types is a felony in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, the requirements and sentences for each type vary. Vehicle burglary in Oklahoma is third-degree burglary. Recent Changes To Oklahoma Law Vehicular burglary used to be a second-degree charge, with more serious consequences. […]
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Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains what the new State v. Green ruling means to criminal cases in Oklahoma.
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Can you get an expungement for a felony even if it’s pretty old, let’s say 30 years old? Answer is yes, maybe, it kind of depends. It depends on some factors and facts to your case.
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Tahlequah attorney Ryan Cannonie explains some advantages to having an attorney even on a misdemeanor case which typically carry lighter punishments than felonies.
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Cherokee County attorney Ryan Cannonie discusses changes to the courts during the Covid-19 pandemic and considerations you need to be aware of when pursuing legal action.
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We must all use due care when driving on public roadways. That means driving with a clear head, and paying attention to road conditions as we drive. Anything that interferes with the ability to drive safely can get us into trouble. This is especially true with intoxicants. Driving under the influence, or a DUI, can […]
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If you are a Native American member, or if you are accused of a crime where the victim is a Native American member, that means that state courts, that’s your district court of Cherokee County, district court of Adair County, Muskogee County, different, whatever the County is, didn’t have the legal authority to prosecute you. Meaning if you have a case pending, they don’t have the authority. It means if you already pled to a case or was found guilty in a case, then you can file a motion to try to get rid of that based on the fact they did not have authority.
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Oklahoma has a number of laws to protect children from inappropriate sexual conduct and exploitation. One of those laws forbids making a lewd or indecent proposal to a minor in Oklahoma. Here is what you need to know about the law and how it is handled in Tahlequah. The Law Against Making A Lewd Or […]
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Being caught in possession of a stolen vehicle in Oklahoma doesn’t mean that the person caught actually stole the vehicle. However, both are crimes in Oklahoma. Mere possession of a stolen vehicle can subject a person to prison time. If you are facing charges in Tahlequah, here is what you need to know about the […]
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At a preliminary hearing, the judge will either dismiss the case if the prosecutor doesn’t prove what they need. By the way, they are not proving beyond a reasonable doubt. They are proving a much lower burden that your attorney can explain to you and explain what the situation there is. And if they meet that burden, if they prove what they need to prove, then the next step, the judge will set you for a district court arraignment. And that’s kind of like your first arraignment, except a lot of times it’s a little more official. You’re with a different judge. At that point, a lot of times, they’ll maybe read your charges to you again. Any changes to your charges after the preliminary hearing, they’ll make you aware of those. Then you’re set for either a jury trial or possibly a plea if you’ve, after your preliminary hearing, you’ve decided you’re going to take the plea offer if the prosecutor’s still offering it. Either plea or you go to trial. One of the two at that point.
