Tracy Tiernan - February 7, 2022 - Criminal Defense
Several bills addressing criminal justice in Oklahoma will receive consideration when the legislature looks to pass these measures on February 7, 2022. To become laws, bills must pass through both House as well as Senate committees and then receive the support of votes from both chambers. After this, Oklahoma’s governor still has final authority to […]
Tracy Tiernan - January 25, 2022 - Criminal Defense
Plea bargaining is a type of agreement in criminal cases that can be utilized to avoid a trial. Instead of proceeding to a jury trial, the prosecution and the defendant work together to reach an agreement. Oftentimes, plea bargains include lesser charges in exchange for a guilty plea. Generally though, if a defendant pleads guilty, […]
Tracy Tiernan - December 6, 2021 - Criminal Defense
Even if you are not ultimately convicted of a criminal charge in Oklahoma, you can end up facing some serious repercussions. It is almost always a good idea to obtain the assistance of a skilled defense attorney as soon as you find out that you are facing criminal charges. This article reviews some of the […]