With most crimes in Oklahoma, you have to actually commit the act for the court to convict you. But there are special circumstances where the court could convict a person for a crime they haven’t committed yet. Understanding criminal conspiracy in Oklahoma A conspiracy in Oklahoma is when two or more people make an agreement to commit a crime and have taken some…
When it comes to criminal law, few topics are as controversial as plea bargains and wrongful convictions. Both of these aspects of the criminal justice system in Oklahoma and around the country can have a profound impact on the lives of defendants and their families. What are plea bargains? Plea bargains are agreements between defendants and prosecutors in which the defendant agrees to…
The legal system has many criminal charges that it can seek to hold someone accountable for the death of another person. However, these charges usually depend on how the person died and the circumstances surrounding the reason for the person’s demise. The following information provides greater details about the charge of involuntary manslaughter and what its legal definition entails. How the law sees…
When someone enters or breaks into a property, whether a person(s) is home or not, without authentication, Oklahoma law considers that burglary. But to ascertain that the crime committed is truly burglary, you need to know the elements that mark it, as well as the degree to classify it. Read on to find out more of this, including the potential penalties and common…
It’s not uncommon to feel anxious when you see a police car while traveling on an Oklahoma highway. It’s also not uncommon to feel a slight sense of dread when you realize that such a vehicle is following your car and has its lights on. However, as long as you stay calm, there is a good chance that you’ll be able to get…
