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• What Is a Criminal Statute of Limitation in Oklahoma?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., January 6th, 2023

  

  If the state waits too long to charge a crime and the statute of limitations has expired, the case can be dismissed.

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• What Is a Preliminary Hearing in Oklahoma?

  By Staff, January 6th, 2023

  

  It is a hearing where the judge determines whether there’s enough probable cause to believe that a crime was committed by the defendant.

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• What Is the Statute of Limitation for Crimes in Oklahoma?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., January 5th, 2023

  

  For most crimes, the statute of limitations begins when the crime occurred. However, some crimes begin when the crime was reported.

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• What is Mediation in an Oklahoma Divorce Case?

  By Staff, January 5th, 2023

  

  Mediations are meetings that take place in a divorce case where the two parties try to agree on the important terms and get the case settled.

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• How Long Does the State Have to File Criminal Charges in Oklahoma?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., January 4th, 2023

  

  The general rule for the statute of limitations in Oklahoma is three years from the date the offense occurred. However, there are exceptions.

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• Are Lie Detector Tests Admissible in Oklahoma Courts?

  By Staff, January 4th, 2023

  

  They’re not admissible. The tests determine if the person is telling the truth or not, and that’s the job of the judge or the jury.

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• What Is Your Right to Speedy Trial in an Oklahoma Criminal Case?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., January 3rd, 2023

  

  If you’re arrested and bonded out, the second provision deals with that. It says that you have to be brought to trial within 18 months.

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• How Long Does a Divorce Take in Oklahoma?

  By Staff, January 3rd, 2023

  

  If you have children involved, there is a 90-day waiting period. So once you get the children involved, it does take a little longer.

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• Are Speedy Trial Dismissals Common under the Right Circumstances in Oklahoma?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., January 2nd, 2023

  

  It’s very common to get dismissals of criminal cases. If you’re denied a speedy trial, you’re denied a fair trial.

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• HB 3193: Do Mothers & Fathers Now Have Equal Rights in Oklahoma?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., January 1st, 2023

  

  On paper, it makes it equal between mother and father, both if the child is born outside of marriage and if it’s born into a marriage.

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• How Many Divisions Does the Tulsa Municipal Court Have?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., December 31st, 2022

  

  There are generally three divisions. Each one has its assigned judge as well as an assigned prosecutor that works in that division.

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• What are Grounds for a Divorce in an Oklahoma Divorce Case?

  By Staff, December 31st, 2022

  

  The most common reason being is that there’s an incompatibility between the two parties now. So, the two parties no longer get along.

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• How Does the Tulsa Municipal Court Determine What Division You’re Case Is In?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., December 30th, 2022

  

  Tulsa Municipal Court, generally speaking, has three main divisions in it. And each one has a separately assigned judge.

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• What Should You Do if You Are Pulled Over by the Police in Oklahoma?

  By Staff, December 30th, 2022

  

  The first step is obviously to pull over. Make sure you’re doing it in an area that is safe for both you and the officer.

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• What Time Is My Court Date in Tulsa Municipal Court?

  By James M. Wirth, Esq., December 29th, 2022

  

  Basically, there are different times for different dockets, and depending on what time you’re set that’ll tell you what docket you’re on.

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