Sometimes people use robbery and stealing interchangeably. Under Oklahoma law, however, robbery and larceny are different crimes. Both involve taking property that belongs to someone else, but the way the property is taken matters. An Oklahoma City theft lawyer can review what happened and explain which charge may apply. One of the biggest questions is whether the accused used force or fear to…
Actual physical control (APC) means having control over a vehicle while under the influence, even if you are not driving. In Oklahoma, you can face an APC charge while a vehicle is parked. Oklahoma law makes it illegal to drive, operate, or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or certain drugs. Police do not…
Police must follow legal rules when they search a person, home, car, or belongings. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Oklahoma Constitution protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures. If police gather evidence through an unlawful search, that evidence may be excluded from a criminal case. An Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney can review how the search happened and determine…
Yes, a domestic violence charge can be dropped in Oklahoma, but the alleged victim cannot simply cancel the case. A prosecutor usually decides whether to continue or dismiss the charge. This often causes confusion. A person may call 911 during an argument and later decide they do not want the other person prosecuted. They can tell the prosecutor how they feel, but they…
