Tahlequah Lawyer Blog
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 »
What Is Permitting Child Abuse By Injury In Oklahoma?
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 […] Read more »
No Oklahoma Drug Tax Stamp Is A Felony
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 […] Read more »
Larceny From A House In Oklahoma Is A Serious Crime
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 […] Read more »
Is Interfering With An Emergency Call In Oklahoma Serious?
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 […] Read more »
What Is A Deferred Prosecution Agreement?
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. Read more »
McGirt: Victims Of Crimes
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains how a Native American victim can impact cases post-McGirt. Read more »
Can Juveniles Be Charged In City Court?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains when a city can and cannot charge a minor with an offense. Read more »
What Is An Application To Accelerate In Tahlequah?
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 […] Read more »
Can a Portable Breath Test Be Used Against You in Court?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, with Wirth Law Office informs you how “PBTs” can and cannot be used against you in court. Read more »
You Filed Your McGirt Motion - Why Are You Still in Jail?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains why after you file a McGirt motion you may still have to stay in jail for a while. Read more »
Oklahoma Lawyer Explains Medical Marijuana Possession Charges
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains why it’s important to carry your medical marijuana card with you. Read more »
What Happens if You Remove a Doc Ankle Monitor?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, from Wirth Law Office, explains what happens if you remove a DOC ankle monitor. Read more »
McGirt: The Process After You File a Motion
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains the process after you’ve filed your McGirt motion and what can happen next. Read more »
Oklahoma Felony Probation: Can You Own a Firearm?
Tahlequah Attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains that even though you’re not a convicted felon you may still be banned from owning a firearm. Read more »
What Is Endeavoring To Manufacture A Controlled Dangerous Substance In Oklahoma?
Many jurisdictions, including Oklahoma, have relaxed their laws regarding simple possession of illegal drugs for personal use. In Oklahoma, possession of an illegal drug is now a misdemeanor. However, most of the laws regarding illegal drugs in Oklahoma remain serious felonies, including endeavoring to manufacture a controlled dangerous substance. Here is what you need to […] Read more »
Are Aggravated DUIs a Felony Offense?
Normally most DUIs are somewhere in the 0.08 to 0.15 area, you don't see aggravate come up near as much. Read more »
What Constitutes Possession Of Burglary Tools In Oklahoma?
Possession of burglary tools in Oklahoma can be a serious crime if you have a prior history involving burglary. Also, the situation depends on the tools with which you are caught. Here is what you need to know about how this crime is handled in Tahlequah. Possession Of Burglary Tools In Oklahoma Defined In Oklahoma, […] Read more »
Do You Have to Live in Oklahoma to File for Guardianship?
Tahlequah attorney, Ryan Cannonie, explains the rules about guardianship filings of you live outside of Oklahoma. Read more »
What Constitutes Trafficking Illegal Drugs In Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has relaxed its laws regarding simple possession of controlled drugs, making all possession involving amounts for personal use into a misdemeanor offense. However, other drug crimes such as possession of an illegal drug with intent to distribute or trafficking illegal drugs remain serious crimes. If you are facing charges for trafficking illegal drugs in […] Read more »