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15 August
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What Is a District Attorney? Commonly Asked Questions about a Criminal Case

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What Is a District Attorney? Commonly Asked Questions about a Criminal Case

Many people arrested for DUI or drug charges have never been to court or faced criminal charges before. They usually have many questions about the legal process and what to expect. This blog is one in a series that answers frequent inquiries about the criminal process, starting with the major players you may encounter in criminal court. What is a district attorney? A district attorney is a lawyer who acts as representative of the city, county, state, or country in criminal cases. District attorneys are also called prosecutors or attorneys general, depending on the court location and situation. They decide which crimes...

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16 August
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Suspended and Deferred Sentences in Oklahoma

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Suspended and Deferred Sentences in Oklahoma

People who commit DUI offenses in Oklahoma may receive suspended or deferred sentences. While there are important differences between these alternative sentencing methods, both give people the option to meet certain conditions imposed by the court and avoid jail time as a result. In Oklahoma and the rest of the United States, you are considered to be “convicted” of a crime if you are found guilty by a judge or jury and final judgment is entered. However, sentencing for the crime may occur at a later hearing. Suspended Sentence For a suspended sentence, you are convicted of a crime but do not have...

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