Protecting Your Freedom
When you’ve been arrested on a felony charge in Oklahoma, you could be facing a long prison sentence and the loss of basic civil rights such as the right to vote, hold office or own a firearm. If convicted, you could be required to enroll on various offender registries long after your sentence is completed. A felony conviction on your record could damage your reputation among peers and impair your future access to employment or credit.
A felony charge is not something you want to face alone. You need a skilled Bartlesville felony defense attorney on your side.
Even before police make an arrest, investigators may imply they have a rock-solid case against you even though their claims may be a ruse to get information from you. In custody, the ruse can escalate as detectives play on your fears and the fact that you may be desperate to regain your freedom.
Police or prosecutors might offer you a deal in lieu of facing charges far beyond whatever crime they may be investigating. They can lie to you about evidence they claim to have but don’t. They may claim to have eyewitnesses, video images, DNA evidence or even a statement from an alleged accomplice. You may be pressured to admit to things you didn’t do. What they might not tell you is that they still have to prove their case in court. Sitting in an interrogation room or a holding cell, you have no way to check their claims, but an attorney can.
When you’re charged with a felony in Washington County, it’s time to get a Bartlesville criminal attorney who will aggressively fight for your freedom. The clock is already ticking and the prosecution is building their case against you. It’s crucial that you or a family member reach out to someone who will take your side. If you are facing a felony charge, an experienced Bartlesville felony defense attorney can defend your legal rights at every stage of the proceeding in Oklahoma
Types of Felony Cases
Oklahoma is one of a few states that does not classify felony cases by letter, with a Class “A” being the most serious offices. The state treats all cases that fall into the felony category as serious with significant prison time and steep fines. But there are alternatives. State law allows for community sentencing or suspended sentences. Here’s just a glimpse of the types of Oklahoma felony cases the Bartlesville attorney’s regional criminal defense team handles:
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Rape
- DUI
- Assault, battery, or assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Sex Crimes
- Crimes Against Children
Statute of Limitations
In the state of Oklahoma there is not statute of limitations on the felony charge of murder. But state law doess set time restrictions of 12 years, 7 years, 5 years and 3 years on the prosecution other felony allegations. To find out if you could be charged for an incident in the past, it’s time you discuss your specific matter with a Bartlesville felony defense attorney.
No Cost Consultation: Bartlesville Felony Defense Attorney
The Wirth Law Office Bartlesville attorney brings a solid track record of successful felony defense work in Bartlesville and Washington County, Oklahoma. Your liberty is worth defending. Let us use our knowledge and skills to protect your interests.
For a low-cost, confidential and no obligation consultation with an experienced Bartlesvile felony defense attorney by simply calling dialing (918) 213-0950. If you prefer, you can email us at firm@bartlesvilleattorney.com or use the box in the upper right-hand corner of this page to send us a brief question or message.
