Understanding the Legal Boundaries of Blind Pleas and Victims’ Rights
Does a crime victim have to agree to a blind plea in the state of Oklahoma? I am Tulsa attorney James Wirth and that is the question that we have. We’re talking about entering a blind plea. So a blind plea is where you enter a plea of guilty, no contest, or an altered plea where you’re allowing yourself to be found guilty without a plea agreement in place with the prosecutor.
Victims’ Rights in Oklahoma
The state of Oklahoma, and also in other states, has kind of been a push for victims’ rights. So there have been some things added to the Oklahoma Constitution and statutes that grant certain rights to victims regarding notice and some say to be heard. So as part of that, do they have the right to reject a blind plea? The answer is no. Neither the prosecutor, nor any witness, nor complaining witness, nor victim has the right to say you can’t do that. That is strictly within the decision and discretion of the defendant.
Consider Your Options
If you’re dealing with a circumstance like that, though, there’s probably a lot of other avenues that you want to look into before rolling the dice on a blind plea. If you want to talk to a criminal defense attorney in Tulsa who can look at your case and talk to you privately and confidentially about your specifics, to get that scheduled with an attorney at Wirth Law Office, you can go online to MakeLawEasy.com.
Schedule Your Strategy Session Now
If you have questions or concerns about a blind plea in Oklahoma, don’t hesitate to reach out for a low-cost initial strategy session. Contact attorney James Wirth at 918-879-1681 to discuss your case and explore your legal options. Take the first step towards protecting your rights and securing the best possible outcome for your situation.
