FAQs and More for the Recently Accused
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assault and Battery
What do I do about a warrant?
If you have a warrant for your arrest, contact us immediately.
Can the police search my car and/or home?
Police can search your car or home only if they have probable cause, your consent or a valid search warrant. Without one of these, a search may be illegal.
Do police have to read my rights before speaking with me?
Officers are required to read your Miranda rights before a custodial interrogation. If they don’t, your statements may be inadmissible in court.
Can I refuse a standard field sobriety test?
Yes. You can refuse field sobriety tests in Oklahoma, but refusal may still lead to arrest and suspension of your drivers’ license.
Can I fight a search warrant?
Yes. A search warrant can be challenged in court if it was based on false information or executed improperly. Stone Legal Group can file a motion to suppress evidence.
Can my criminal records be sealed?
In many cases, yes. Oklahoma law allows expungement for certain arrests, misdemeanors, and some non-violent felony convictions after meeting eligibility requirements.
Can I get into drug court?
Possibly, if you’re a non-violent offender and meet criteria set by your county. Drug court offers treatment-focused alternatives to incarceration.
Can you lower my bond amount?
Stone Legal Group can help you schedule a court appearance and fight for a lower bond amount.
Do police officers have to wear body cameras?
In Oklahoma, most departments require officers to wear body cameras based on department policy, but not all agencies do so.
What do I do if I was unlawfully stopped by police?
Write down everything about the stop and contact us. If your rights were violated, any evidence gathered may be suppressed.
Do I have to answer a police officer’s questions when they pull me over?
No. You are only required to provide your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. You do not have to answer additional questions.
Do I have to plead guilty to get probation?
No. Probation can sometimes be offered as part of a deferred sentence or diversion program without a guilty plea. It depends on the case and circumstances.
Do I lose my driver’s license if I get a DUI?
Not necessarily. With the help of Stone Legal Group, you may be able to enroll in Service Oklahoma’s Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) and retain your driver’s license. You can also seek to challenge the revocation of your driver’s license in court.
What is an arraignment?
An arraignment, typically the first court date, is where the judge informs you of your rights and the charges that have been filed against you. In some jurisdictions, the judge will also determine the bond amount at the arraignment.
Do I have to testify at trial?
No. When you are on a criminal trial, you do not have to take the witness stand and testify. Under the Constitution, the defendant has the sole right and discretion to choose whether to testify or not.
What is a preliminary hearing?
A preliminary hearing is like a miniature trial, but without a jury. The state has to present witnesses and evidence to show there was probable cause that a crime was committed and that the defendant committed that crime.
Can I modify my sentence?
If you were sentenced after a blind plea or bench trial, you may seek to have your sentence modified under qualifying conditions.
How do I assert my Fifth Amendment rights?
Clearly state, ‘I’m invoking my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.’ Then stop talking. Do not answer further questions without your attorney present.
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Seminole County
Sequoyah County
Stephens County
Texas County
Tillman County
Tulsa County
Wagoner County
Washington County
Washita County
Woods County
Woodward County
Find Your Records
To look up your case status in the Oklahoma Court System, Go to oscn.net, click on “Dockets” in the ribbon at the top of the page, click “Court Records Search” from the drop-down menu, select which county you’d like to search under the “Court Selection” section, then either type in the case number under the “Search by Case Number” section, or search by name under the “Search by Party” section, then click “Go.”
Legal Forms
Expungement Eligibility Questionnaire
Each of the questions below are for the case that you are seeking to have expunged:
- What county was the case filed in?
- What was the case number, if known.
- What was your name at the time the case was filed?
- What was the outcome of the case (prison time, suspended sentence, deferred sentence, etc.)?
- How long was the sentence?
- Are you still serving time on probation?
- If you are no longer on probation, when did you successfully complete probation?
- Do you still owe any fines, fees, or costs associated with the case?
- Do you have any charges, felony or misdemeanor, pending against you currently?
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony
Victim Protective Order (VPO) Petition/Application
Fill out this form and take it to the Court Clerk’s Office in the County in which you wish to file the protective order. The Court Clerk may also provide additional VPO forms, depending on the county, that will need to be filled out in the presence of the Court Clerk.
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