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PRACTICE AREAS

ASSAULT & 

BATTERY

Assault and Battery is a serious charge. Even a misdemeanor carries up to a year in jail. An A&B on a background check will result in potential employers not hiring. Under certain circumstances, it can be a felony. Typically, if the alleged assault and battery resulted in serious injuries or when a weapon is used, it will result in a felony charge. In addition to a felony carrying the possibility of imprisonment in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, under some circumstances, a defendant may have to serve 85% of the sentence. Make sure you know your rights and options. You need a serious attorney that will work hard for you. I would like to meet with you to discuss your situation. Call me at 405-385-0048.

CRIMINAL

Each case is different - yours is unique.

If you have a criminal charge or probation violation your future is at stake. I am a serious attorney with decades of experience in criminal defense. Each case is different. Don’t take a cookie cutter approach to your future. You need an attorney that will help you come up with the best strategy for handling your situation. Call me today and together we can figure out your specific situation and your options.

 

To OSU and Langston Students:

 

You came to college to get a degree and build for your future, not to get a criminal record. Don’t let a criminal charge overwhelm you. I can help you leave with a clean record. Call me to discuss your options, including, dismissal, deferred sentences and expungement.

 

 

Do you live outside of Oklahoma:

 

The travel back and forth to court can be expensive and time consuming. Most people can’t afford to keep missing work or school to travel to court. Call me to discuss your options. In some cases, your case can be resolved with only one trip to court or possibly without you having to come to court at all.

DOMESTIC

ABUSE

Domestic abuse charges and protective orders are serious matters with extremely significant consequences. In addition to the potential loss of a meaningful relationship, there is the risk of jail time and the possibility of having a background that includes a domestic violence conviction. Don’t wait. Call me today to discuss your situation.

DRUGS

Possession and More

Drug cases can have different consequences depending upon your situation. For example, in some cases, a guilty plea can lead to the loss of a professional license. I handle all possible drug cases, including:

 

  • Possession of drugs and/or paraphernalia

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute

  • Delivery and trafficking cases

  • Probation violations (Applications to Accelerate or Motions to Revoke)

 

 

I have been handling drug cases in Payne County and the surrounding counties for decades. I understand the seriousness of the charges. You have rights and you have options. Call me at 405-385-0048.

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Misdemeanor Possession carries up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of $1,000.

 

Felony cases carry a potential prison sentence. I have helped hundreds and hundreds of clients with criminal charges. Sometimes, you just need treatment, not jail. Call me and let’s sit down and discuss your best path forward.

DUIs

Misdemeanors and Felonies

The commercials are real. A DUI can be financially, socially and emotionally devastating. There are many potential consequences as the result of a DUI charge, including:

 

  • Having a criminal record

  • Getting your Driver’s License suspended

  • Jail or imprisonment

  • Fines and costs

  • Drug/Alcohol Evaluation, DUI School and other classes

 

I am an experienced attorney that understands how a DUI can impact your life. I will explain your rights. I will help you understand what your future can look like. I have been handling DUIs for decades. I will sit down with you and discuss your situation so that we can determine your needs and the best approach to your case.

EXPUNGEMENT

 

Expungement does not happen automatically. Unless the appropriate steps are followed, your criminal charge will still show up on a background check. You may be eligible to have your case expunged. Circumstances where expungement is possible may include completion of your probation or a dismissal of your case. Call me to see if you qualify under Oklahoma Statutes. Let me help you clean up your record.

EXPUNGEMENT

 

PROBATION

VIOLATIONS

 

Has the State filed a Motion to Revoke or an Application to Accelerate alleging that you violated your probation? This could result in a conviction and incarceration. It’s not too late. You have choices. Sometimes, you just need an opportunity to get caught up on your court requirements. I can help. Call me today to discuss the best way forward.

OUTSTANDING

WARRANTS

Misdemeanors and Felonies

Do you have a warrant because you have a new charge pending or because you missed court. Don’t wait to get arrested. Call me and let’s explore your options. I can explain the process and the best approach for you going forward.

 

Misdemeanors - a misdemeanor charge can have serious consequences, including probation, up to a year in jail, a criminal record, loss of employment. In some circumstances, a guilty plea can result in the suspension of your driver’s license without you knowing it. You need an attorney that will fight for your rights and work to protect you good name. I will explain your options. You don’t want a criminal background. Your future is too important. Let me help you move beyond this misdemeanor charge.

 

Felonies - A felony charge can be devastating. If you are not a convicted felon, you want to keep it that way. If you are facing a felony charge, I understand what is at stake for you. Felonies carry potentially severe consequences including up to life in prison in some cases. I have handled serious felony cases for decades. No two are the same. Call me at 405-385-0048 to discuss your situation. I want to help you reach a better future.

 

First offense – call me and let’s talk about how to avoid a conviction.

 

Prior offenses – The stakes can be very high. Your freedom means everything. We need to look at your background, your current charges as well as other details relevant to your situation and determine a strategy going forward.

 

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PROTECTIVE

ORDER VIOLATIONS

 

If you have either a temporary or permanent protective order filed against you, it is a crime to communicate with the person who filed the protective order by any means including but not limited to telephone, text, email, social media, Snapchat, Facebook, or by sending messages through another person. Any contact can result in a criminal charge, even if that person contacted you first. If you have been charged with Violation of a Protective Order, call me and let’s talk about how to avoid bigger problems and how to address your current situation.

THEFT

 

Have you been charged with Larceny of Merchandise from a Retailer (shoplifting) or Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property? You need quality representation. Call me today to discuss your case.

PERSONAL

INJURY

 

If you were involved in an accident or sustained a serious injury call an attorney that can help get you the best result possible. A personal injury can involve injuries sustained in an automobile accident, truck accident, motorcycle or bicycle accident, dog bite or other serious injury caused by the negligence of another.

 

Whatever the case may be, if you are the victim of a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, then you have the right to obtain compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, medical expenses, emotional distress, and in some cases, wrongful death. You need an experienced personal injury attorney you can trust.

 

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