Okmulgee Lawyer Blog
Larceny vs. Theft in Oklahoma: What's the Difference?
Larceny is a type of theft in Oklahoma. But while all larcenies are thefts, not all thefts are larcenies in Oklahoma. Larceny in Oklahoma is defined as taking of another person’s property by fraud or stealth, with the intent to deprive the owner of that property. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701. Larceny always involves […] Read more »
Understanding Civil Asset Forfeiture in Okmulgee
Civil asset forfeiture is the seizing of property, money, or assets by government authorities. It is a legal but highly controversial practice and is often abused. Read more »
Understanding the Shopkeeper's Privilege in Okmulgee Shoplifting Investigations
Shoplifter's privilege allows shoplifters to detain those suspected of stealing merchandise, given certain conditions. Read how the law treats both shoplifting and detention here. Read more »
Charged with Stealing Pecans in Okmulgee County? Here's the Scoop
Pecans are big business in Oklahoma. Oklahoma is famous for its pecans and pecans can fetch high prices. A singular pecan tree can sell for as much as $7,000 in the right market. As a result, pecan thieves have been busy in Oklahoma. Stealing pecans in Oklahoma may seem like a lark, but the law […] Read more »
Parenting Coordinators in Okmulgee: Blocking the Assignment
However, there are times when having a parenting coordinator appointed can make a situation worse. Sometimes, it is the appointment of any parenting coordinator that needs to be challenged. Other times, it is the appointment of a specific parenting coordinator that needs to be blocked. Your Okmulgee child custody attorney can help you understand how and when blocking the assignment of a parenting coordinator is warranted. Each case is somewhat different. Likewise, each parenting coordinator is somewhat different. When seeking to block either a parenting coordinator appointment in general or a particular parenting coordinator, it is best to start with Oklahoma law. Read more »