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First and foremost, call us right away at 918-884-7791.   Depending on your circumstance and your charges, you may have a specific time to respond.  Whenever there is an arrest, time is of the essence.  Anyone arrested has certain constitutional rights that attach at the time of arrest that need to be asserted right away to protect you, your friend or family member.  With a DUI there are four key issues that are effected by waiting;

1. IF YOU HAVE BEEN FALSELY ACCUSED OF DRINKING WE NEED TO HAVE YOU TAKE AN ETG TEST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,

2. YOU ONLY HAVE 15 DAYS TO CHALLENGE THE SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE,

3. EARLY SUBPOENAING OF DASH CAM VIDEO AND CHEMICAL BREATH TESTING SERVICE LOGS MAKES FOR A QUICKER RESOLUTION,

4. DEPENDING ON YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS RECEIVING A REASONABLE BOND FROM THE STATE MAY MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SITTING IN JAIL OR AT HOME AWAITING RESOLUTION OF YOUR CASE.

Entering with Intent to Steal Copper - Elements

No person may be convicted of entering with the intent to steal copper wire / tubing / cable unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

(1) entering;

(2) a/an premises / easement / (right of way);

(3) with the intent to steal / (remove without the consent of the owner);

(4) copper wire / tubing / cable;

(5) of another;

(6) from an appurtenance on the premises / easement / (right of way). OUJI-CR 5-105

Copper - Stealing or Removing - Punishment

Any person who shall enter upon any premises, easement, or right of way with intent to steal or remove without the consent of the owner, or with intent to aid or assist in stealing or removing any copper wire, copper cable, or copper tubing from and off of any appurtenance on such premises, easement, or right of way shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by confinement in the State Penitentiary for a minimum of one (1) year nor more than five (5) years, or by confinement in the county jail for not less than ninety (90) days nor more than two hundred (200) days, or shall be fined a minimum of One Hundred Dollars nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. 21 O.S. 1727

Larceny - Definition

Larceny is the taking of personal property accomplished by fraud or stealth, and with intent to deprive another thereof. 21 O.S. 1701

Grand Larceny - Definition

Grand larceny is larceny committed in either of the following cases:

1. When the property taken is of a value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or greater; or

2. When such property, although not of a value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or greater, is taken from the person of another. 21 O.S. 1704

Grand Larceny - Elements

No person may be convicted of grand larceny unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

(1), taking;

(2) carrying away;

(3) personal property;

(4) of another; 

(5) (valued at more than $500) / (from the person of another);

(6) by fraud/stealth;

(7) with the intent to deprive permanently. OUJI-CR 5-93

Grand Larceny - Punishment

Grand larceny is a felony punishable as follows:

1. If the value of the property is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum term of one (1) year or by incarceration in the county jail for one or more nights or weekends pursuant to Section 991a-2 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, at the option of the court, or by a maximum fine of one Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine;

2. If the property is one or more firearms, the property is taken from the person of another, or the value of the property is One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or more but less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum term of two (2) years or in the county jail for a maximum term of one (1) year, or by a maximum fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine;

3. In the event the value of the property is Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) or more but less than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum term of five (5) years or in the county jail for a maximum term of one (1) year, or by a maximum fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine; or

4. If the value of the property is Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) or more, the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum term of eight (8) years, or by a maximum fine of one Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine. 21 O.S. 1705

Petit Larceny - Definition & Punishment

Petit larceny is theft of another’s property in which the value is below the grand larceny limit.

Petit larceny shall be punishable by a minimum fine of Ten Dollars ($10.00) or a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment in the county jail not to six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court. 21 O.S. 1706

Petit Larceny - Elements

No person may be convicted of petit larceny unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

(1) taking;

(2) carrying away;

(3) personal property;

(4) of another;

(5) of value;

(6) by fraud/stealth;

(7) with the intent to deprive permanently. OUJI-CR 5-94

More Larceny Charges and Issues to Know

• Larceny - Lost Property

• Petit Larceny

• Grand Larceny in Dwelling House

• Larceny in Nighttime

• Value of Stolen Written Instruments or Evidence of Debt

• Value of Stolen Passage Tickets

• Larceny of Fixtures

• Receiving Stolen Property - Reasonable Inquiry Required

• Receiving Stolen Construction or Farm Equipment Prohibited

• Unlawful Consumption of Gas

• Bringing Stolen Property into State

• Larceny of Livestock or Implements of Husbandry

• Larceny of Dogs

• Domestic Fowls, Larceny of Receiving Stolen Fowls

• Larceny of Domesticated Fish and Game

• Grand Larceny of Exotic Livestock

• Theft of Aircraft, Automobile Driven Vehicle, or Construction or Farm Equipment

• Tapping Pipeline

• Taking Oil, Gas, Gasoline

• Larceny from Building

• Copper - Stealing or Removing

• Possessing, Receiving or Transporting Stolen Copper

• Larceny of Merchandize from Retailer or Wholesaler

• Larceny of Trade Secrets

• Larceny of Cable Television Services

• Seizure and Forfeiture of Vehicles, Airplanes, and Other Property Used in Crime

• Library Theft

• Gasoline Pump Thievery

• Theft of Dimensional Stone Products

• Larceny of Automotive Driven Vehicle

Copper - Stealing or Removing Litigation Expertise

Criminal defense charges in Oklahoma require an aggressive defense.  No matter the charges you face, it is important to have an attorney who will help you navigate the complex judicial system and provide you with a clear understanding of the charges you face.  When defending criminal charges, it is necessary to obtain representation quickly.  Many times the best outcome is formulated and negotiated early in the process.  The longer you wait to hire a criminal defense attorney  the greater the stress and the greater the advantage to the prosecution.

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