Tahlequah Lawyer Blog
Charges in Cherokee Nation Code Since the Hogner and McGirt Cases
There have been lots of changes throughout the court systems in Oklahoma and with the tribes ever since the McGirt decision came out. Read more »Can Tribal Courts Charge People With Felonies?
The tribes can prosecute felonies and the Cherokee Nation does prosecute felonies. I've got several felony cases out at the tribe. Read more »
Cherokee Nation Tribal Court vs State Court
There are differences in the procedures and how the court systems function that a lot of times people don't really recognize. Read more »
Separate Sovereigns and You: Can You Be Charged in Multiple Courts?
When we talk about sovereigns, we're talking about sovereignty. We're talking about a government's inherent ability to govern its people. Read more »
The Difference Between Dismissal With Prejudice and Dismissal Without Prejudice
If you can get a dismissal with prejudice, though, that's the platinum star. That's what you want. That's the best benefit for you. Read more »Defining A False Claim Against The State In Oklahoma
Making a fictitious, fraudulent, or false claim against the state in Oklahoma is a type of fraud. In making a false claim, you are misrepresenting facts in order to obtain money or benefits. Here is what you need to know about this crime and how it is handled in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. False Claim Against the […] Read more »What Constitutes Cruelty To Animals In Oklahoma?
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 […] Read more »Consequences Of Forged Prescriptions In Oklahoma
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 […] Read more »What Is Domestic Assault And Battery In The Presence Of A Minor In Oklahoma?
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 […] Read more »Consequences For Lewd Molestation of a Minor In Oklahoma
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 […] Read more »How Serious Is Telephone Harassment In Oklahoma?
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 […] Read more »Charged Under Computer Crimes Act In Oklahoma: What Now?
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 […] Read more »Defining Malicious Injury To Property In Oklahoma
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, […] Read more »Protesting 101
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie explains some considerations to keep in mind before attending a protest. Read more »
What Are the Placement Preferences When a Case Involves a Native-American Child?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie explains placement preference for child custody in cases with Native American children. Read more »
What is Good Cause?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, describes what courts look at in a good cause finding for juvenile cases involving Native American children. Read more »
What Are Probation Violations In Tahlequah?
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 […] Read more »How Much Should An Oklahoma Expungement Cost?
Now, if you exclude the attorney fee, which, depending on what's going on, can be anywhere between $1500 or up. Read more »
How Serious Is Vehicle Burglary In Oklahoma?
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, […] Read more »How Serious Is Drug Trafficking In Tahlequah?
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 […] Read more »Should You Go To Trial Or Look For A Settlement?
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. Read more »
Does The State Fight McGirt Motions?
Tahlequah attorney with Wirth Law Office, Ryan Cannonie, explains how sometimes the State will fight a McGirt motion. Read more »
K9s: What You Need to Know About Dog Bites
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie with the Wirth Law Office, speaks on how police dogs are trained to attack. Read more »Police K9s: Search Dogs
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, discusses law enforcement dogs trained to use their noses to search for substances. Read more »Police K9s In General: What Is A Police Canine?
Oklahoma attorney, Ryan Cannonie, gives a brief overview of police working dogs in this part one of a three-part series. Read more »
