Oklahoma
Understanding Oklahoma law can be crucial when facing legal challenges that affect your future, family, or finances. Whether dealing with family law, mediation, or adoption matters, knowing your rights and options helps you make informed decisions. If you’re searching for clear guidance, a trusted Tulsa attorney can provide the support you need to navigate these complex issues confidently.
For personalized legal assistance, the Wirth Law Office offers experienced counsel tailored to Oklahoma’s unique laws. A knowledgeable Tulsa attorney at Wirth Law Office can help protect your interests and explain your options clearly. If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office at (918) 879-1681 to discuss your situation and learn how an experienced attorney can guide you through the process.
Understanding Oklahoma's Stricter Strangulation Penalties: HB 1211
Tulsa attorney James Wirth discusses the implications of Senate Bill 1211, which significantly alters the penalties for domestic assault and battery by strangulation in Oklahoma. Effective November 1, 2024, the law amends Title 21, Section 644, increasing the maximum sentence from three to ten years and imposing fines up to $20,000. This change underscores the seriousness of domestic violence cases involving strangulation, broadening its definition to include asphyxiation through pressure on the neck, nostrils, or mouth. For those facing charges or seeking protection, seeking legal counsel is crucial. Visit makelaweasy.com to schedule a consultation with a Tulsa defense attorney.
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Oklahoma Bans Unregulated Child Custody Transfers: What SB 1601 Means
New law makes unregulated child custody transfers illegal in Oklahoma. Attorney James Wirth breaks down the details of Senate Bill 1601, which aims to prevent parents or guardians from transferring custody of a child with the intent of abandoning their responsibilities. While there are exceptions for certain relationships and approved adoption processes, this new law introduces a misdemeanor offense for those who violate it. Wirth questions the necessity of this legislation, suggesting that existing laws may already cover the same issues as felonies. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to transfer custody of a child, it's important to seek legal advice to ensure you're following the law. Visit MakeLawEasy.com to speak with an attorney about your specific circumstances.
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What is APIP in Oklahoma?
APIP, or the Abusive Partners Intervention Program, is the new name for the Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) in Oklahoma. This program is often ordered as part of a sentence or probation for individuals charged with domestic violence. It is a 52-week program that requires weekly attendance at sessions. Failure to attend or missing a certain number of sessions can result in starting over or being kicked out. The program, provided by DVIS in Tulsa, covers 11 topics, including abuse and violence as a form of control, non-abusive communication techniques, and the effects of domestic violence on both the victim and the batterer. If you have further questions or need legal advice, contact Tulsa Attorney James Wirth at MakeLawEasy.com.
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HB 3918: New Law Requires Notice of Communication to Be Filed & Given to DA and Victims
HB 3918, the new law that requires notice of commutation to be filed and given to the DA and victims. Tulsa attorney James Wirth explains.
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Oklahoma Unemployment: Can You Get Benefits if You Were Fired for Misconduct at Your Previous Job?
If an employer says that you were guilty of misconduct in the workplace, you have a chance to show that either you weren't or wrongly accused.
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Can You Collect Oklahoma Unemployment if You Quit Due to Unsafe Work Conditions?
Voluntarily quitting your job will disqualify you from receiving any benefits. There is an exception if there was good cause for quitting.
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Oklahoma Unemployment: What Do I Do if I Am Denied My Benefits?
The first thing you need to do is make an appeal. You should get notified that your benefits are denied, and there will be steps on how to appeal.
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Oklahoma Law: Life Imprisonment for Using Drugs While Pregnant?
Life imprisonment for using drugs while pregnant. Tulsa criminal defense attorney James Wirth has that easy answer.
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Take Aim at Privateers; Tennessee Targets 'Voluntary' Roadside Stops
Americans’ Fourth Amendment right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures” ranks among the most zealously protected freedoms we enjoy in the United States. Yet an ever-growing list of exceptions appears to erode those fundamental freedoms. Lawmakers in both Oklahoma and Tennessee recently voted to stop some […]
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Miami Cop Faces Obstruction Beef, Hubby Fired as Porter Top Cop
Obstruction charges and internal investigations sent local cops to the bench in two Oklahoma towns while unhappy officials in another fired their only remaining officer. A newly hired Wagoner police officer on Jan. 9, 2013, pleaded not guilty to obstructing a police officer. Wagoner County Sheriff’s investigators allege Sgt. Shalyn Jay surrendered the wrong cell […]
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