Tracy Tiernan - April 12, 2021 - Criminal Defense
A recent Supreme Court decision will likely have major implications for the regulatory authority over Oklahoma tribal land. In 1997, the state of Oklahoma convicted McGirt of several criminal offenses and sentenced him to 1,000 years plus life in prison. Because McGirt is an enrolled citizen of the Seminole nation, he argued that Oklahoma lacked […]
Tracy Tiernan - January 14, 2021 - Criminal Defense
Embezzlement in Oklahoma can be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. The determining factor in embezzlement charges is the value of the property. When the amount embezzled is below $500, the offense is classified as a misdemeanor. For an embezzled amount greater than $500, the offense is categorized as a felony. Various nuances […]
Tracy Tiernan - November 10, 2020 - Criminal Defense
Being charged with a criminal offense can have a huge impact on your future and your reputation. If you have been accused of a crime you did not commit or if there are extenuating circumstances in your charge, it is common to want to take the witness stand to inform everyone that you are innocent. […]