Category: OKLAHOMA

Sentence reduced

Second Degree Burglary After Many Prior Felony Convictions [Tulsa]

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Criminal Charge: Second Degree Burglary After Many Prior Felony Convictions
Case: State v. Myron Goff
Court: [CF-02-1813, Tulsa County]
Result: 5 years

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Summary:

Mr. Goff was charged with 2 counts of second degree burglary of a convenience store. The State produced pre-trial evidence of video of Myron in the store doing the burglary and in-store audio of an accomplice allegedly calling his name. Mr. Goff had a long list of prior felony convictions, subjecting him to twenty or more years jail time should he be convicted on this charge.

After negotiations challenging the reliability and admissibility of the tapes, the State dropped its “second page” alleging the prior convictions so Myron accepted a plea bargain of 5 years on each count in the penitentiary. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently. Myron was out of the penitentiary in about 15 months.

Case Dismissed

Protective Orders [Tulsa]

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Civil Issue: Protective Orders Dismissed
Case: State v. Merle Preston
Court: [CM-1997-1864]
Result: Case Dismissed

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Summary:

The “Victim’s Protective Order” has long been one of the most abused legal tools in Oklahoma law. Because the original short-term, “emergency” protective order can be imposed by a mere allegation of a “victim” without the other party present to dispute that allegation, a citizen can have his reputation ruined and be kicked out of his home if someone is willing to lie to a judge.

These cases can be fought and won, but you need a lawyer who knows the rules and refuses to be intimidated.

Suspended Sentence

Worker’s Comp Fraud [Tulsa]

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Criminal Charge: Workers Compensation Fraud
Case: State v. Shawn Pye
Court: CF-05-2752, Tulsa County
Result: Suspended Sentence

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Summary:

Some cases that don’t look like victories are in fact acceptable results.

Mr. Pye was charged with worker’s compensation fraud after 2 prior felony convictions. The State alleged he misrepresented the injuries he suffered on the job, took monetary benefits from the State but was seen assisting a race car collision victim from a car at an Oklahoma motor speedway.

State law prohibits suspended sentences when a defendant already has at least 2 prior felony convictions. Mr. Pye was looking at going to the penitentiary for up to 5 years on the fraud case.

Haslam negotiated a plea bargain involving restitution and no time in the penitentiary.