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August 10th, 2011
Criminal Defense Lawyer In Moore Oklahoma
Serious Criminal Charges Will Negatively Impact Your Life
Every person will a make mistake in their life, but when a mistake involves being arrested for a crime, the consequences can restrict your rights and other future opportunities. Employers, landlords, banks and other institutions will be able to see your tainted record, which can keep you from living the life you want. You will be facing a prosecution team that has the backing of the government and access to an abundance of resources. Instead of facing your situation on your own, get a criminal defense lawyer that will fight for you.
I am criminal defense lawyer Mathew Swain, and I defend both juveniles and adults who are facing serious criminal charges in Moore Oklahoma. With an office in Norman and Oklahoma city, I offer clients vigorous representation that works to dismiss or reduce the penalties of criminal charges. As your Moore attorney, I want to protect your rights and can take your case to any necessary level.
Defending All Crimes With Unyielding Persistence
As a Moore criminal defense attorney, I represent clients who are facing a wide range of criminal charges, such as:
Theft and robbery
Criminal Appeals
Youthful Offender
Murder
Manslaughter
Assault
DUI and traffic violations
Drug charges
Child abuse
Sex crimes
Domestic violence
Immigration issues
All other serious crimes
I also represent children in juvenile/family court hearings, transfer hearings to determine if they should be charged as adults, and situations where juveniles have already been transferred to the adult criminal court system.
Contact a great Moore Criminal Defense Attorney Today
To schedule an initial consultation with a criminal attorney in Moore Oklahoma call (405)501-0827 or fill out a short contact form today.
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
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August 7th, 2011
§21‑1789. Caves or caverns, injuring.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or knowingly break, break off, crack, carve upon, write or otherwise mark upon, or in any manner destroy, mutilate, deface, mar or harm any natural material found in any cave or cavern located on any public lands or other lands owned by the United States, the State of Oklahoma, or any county, municipality, school district or other instrumentality of government, or on private property without the prior written consent of the owner; to kill, harm or disturb any plant or animal life found in any cave or cavern, and, whether inside or outside a cave, any fish of the genera chologaster, typhlicthys or amblyopsis (commonly known as cavefish, springfish or blindfish), any salamander of the genus typhlotriton (commonly known as the Ozark blind, grotto or spring grotto salamander), or the species eurycea lucifuga (commonly known as cave salamander); provided, nothing in this act shall be construed as prohibiting the commercial mining of bat guano or the destruction of any predatory terrestrial mammal or poisonous snake seeking shelter within a cave if such destruction is not otherwise unlawful.
B. Any person who deliberately places, throws, drops, deposits or discards any garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, refuse, debris or other deleterious substance in or near any cave, cavern or natural subterranean drainage system shall be subject to the provisions of Section 1 of this act.
Amended by Laws 1988, c. 115, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1988
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
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August 6th, 2011
DWI Attorney in Norman Oklahoma
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a serious criminal offenses in Oklahoma. As a result of your arrest you will face significant loss of your drivers license, jail time, large fines, ridiculous insurance increases and possible loss of employment.
I KNOW WHAT IS ON THE LINE FOR YOU & I Want To HELP!
As an attorney in Norman OK, I dedicate a significant portion of my practice to helping people with drunk driving and DUI related issues. Feel free to read through the information contained in the site and then complete our Free Drunk Driving Case Evaluation.
A Norman Oklahoma criminal charge can have severe consequences. You should call a criminal defense lawyer to set up a free consultation to answer your questions, explain your defenses and the upcoming court process. Call today at (405)501-0827.
I have represented clients in criminal defense cases for throughout Oklahoma. As a Oklahoma DUI lawyer, I handle cases throughout Oklahoma.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is determined by blood alcohol content (BAC). The standard used to define DUI for adults over 21 in Oklahoma is BAC at .08 and above. For minors driving under the influence the standard is set higher using a BAC level of .02.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is another term used for drunk driving charges. When an individual refuses to submit to the chemical test to determine BAC, authorities may still bring DWI charges based on other factors. Evidence being used by the prosecution may include:
•Sobriety tests
•Witness statements
•Camera surveillance
•Officer observation and opinion
•Recorded statements
A Norman DUI defense lawyer begins preparing your defense by examining police visual and audio recordings.
Challenging field sobriety tests
Challenging field sobriety tests is often a key strategy used by a drunk driving lawyer in Norman Oklahoma.
You shouldn’t settle for just any Norman Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer, My practice is in Norman & I’m a graduate of OU. All college students and military always receive 20% off.
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
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August 6th, 2011
As a Cleveland County Oklahoma DUI Defense Lawyer, I represent drivers charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Cleveland County Oklahoma.
In many cases, I have saved clients from losing their licenses & jail time. I have handled over one hundred Drunk Driving cases in Oklahoma. If you choose me as your Cleveland County DUI defense lawyer, I will use my experience as a respected criminal defense attorney to fight for and defend your rights.
I promise to take the time necessary to completely explain the strengths and weaknesses of your drunk driving offense. I will regularly update you and discuss every development with you so that you understand the process completely.
I am available to my clients 24/7. I frequently answer telephone calls and emails after hours, on weekends, and while on vacation. My live website customer service team can also schedule your consultation, I encourage you to consider a complimentary consultation, wherein you will notice first hand the professionalism, competence and dedication I have to winning drunk driving charges in Cleveland County.
Call or email me today so I can meet you and answer your questions. My Cleveland County DUI practice covers:
- Misdemeanor DUI Defense
- Felony DUI Defense
- Repeat Offender DUI Defense
- DUI With Child In Vehicle
- Minor Driving Under The Influence
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
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August 6th, 2011
Moore Oklahoma DUI Lawyer
For a Free Initial Consultation Call Me (405)501-0827.
Being charged with DUI in Moore Oklahoma (drunk driving) can be a scary experience. The charges is serious, and you may not know where to turn to get the drunk driving defene attorney you need. As a Moore Oklahoma DUI defense attorney I may be able to help you. I known for being aggressive, intelligent, straight forward. I use these qualities to successfully defend my DUI (driving under the influence) clients, and may be able to do the same for you.
If you or someone you love is facing a drunk driving charge (DUI Charge), it is important to act quickly. If you are interested in engaging the services of a Moore Oklahoma DUI Lawyer, I am committed to helping my clients beat their charges and move on with their lives, so please contact me, a successful DUI defense attorney in Moore Oklahoma.
Experienced Moore Oklahoma DUI Defense Lawyer
Drunk driving charges are very serious, even your first charge and require an equally serious criminal defense. Oklahoma is strict, not to mention our dry counties and we have some of the toughest DUI laws (Driving While Intoxicated Laws) in the country, and without proper criminal defense, you run the risk of heavy fines, higher insurance premiums, or even imprisonment. I’m a Moore drunk driving defense & I want to help you if your case involves:
Misdemeanor DUI
Felony DUI
Subsequent Offense(s)
License Revocation
Field Sobriety Tests
Breathalyzer Tests
Breathalyzer Refusal
Blood Tests
As an Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer, I understand that you may be left with many questions about your (Driving Under The Influence) DUI charge so contact me today for a free consultation.
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
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July 6th, 2011
A man arrested on a complaint of aggravated drunken driving after a hit-and-run blew three times the legal limit on a breathalyzer test, police said.
Daniel Melendez, 24, was arrested June 24 after the traffic accident at NW 10 and Pennsylvania Avenue.
No one was injured in the wreck. Melendez could not be reached for comment.
According to police, an officer stopped Melendez in his sport utility vehicle shortly after the accident, which happened just before midnight.
Police said Melendez slurred his speech so badly that most of what he said was unintelligible.
The officer said he found an open can of beer in the SUV’s cup holder. The SUV had fresh damage connecting it to the accident.
Melendez was arrested on complaints of aggravated drunken driving, leaving the scene of an accident, transporting an open container and driving under suspension.
His blood alcohol level was measured at 0.24 on one breathalyzer test and 0.23 on a second test, the report said.
According to Oklahoma County court records, Melendez pleaded guilty in January to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge filed in July 2010.
Melendez also pleaded guilty in February 2010 to transporting an open container.
If you are being charged with a criminal offense and need legal assistance, please contact The Swain Law Firm at (405)501-0827 to receive a free consultation.
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
Tags: Aggravated Drunken Driving, Driving Under Suspension, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Transporting An Open Container
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July 6th, 2011
An Oklahoma City man who was described as an outlaw motorcycle gang’s leader pleaded guilty Friday to a weapons offense.
Michael Allen Gardner, 47, pleaded guilty in Oklahoma City federal court to possession of a sawed-off rifle.
He was identified in a grand jury indictment as the national president of the Rogues Motorcycle Club. The gun was in his kitchen in January.
Under a plea deal, he agreed to serve 10 years in federal prison. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss eight drug-related offenses against him. A judge will rule later whether the agreement is acceptable.
Gardner also agreed to give up $1,900 and his legal interest in property in Oklahoma City known as the Rogues Clubhouse, prosecutor Ed Kumiega said.
The grand jury said Gardner has owned the clubhouse, 1920 S Central Ave., since 1994. The grand jury said the clubhouse has “a private room exclusively for Rogues members and invited guests for the use of” methamphetamine and other drugs.
Police in May searched his home at 3306 S Quapah Ave. for buried human remains. None were found.
If you are being charged with a criminal offense and need legal assistance, please contact The Swain Law Firm at (405)501-0827 to receive a free consultation.
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
Tags: Drug-related Offenses, Possession of a Sawed-off Rifle
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July 6th, 2011
An Oklahoma City man who was blocked from using a “sleepwalking” defense at his murder trial was sentenced Friday to life in prison plus 20 years.
Roger Frank Kincaid, 49, was convicted last month of first-degree murder for fatally stabbing Terry Lee Jobe four years ago. He was convicted of assault and battery with a deadly weapon for wounding another man, Kenneth Ruff.
He was staying with the two men at their Oklahoma City apartment.
A prosecutor said Jobe, 43, was stabbed 24 times.
At his formal sentencing Friday, Kincaid said the truth was not brought out at his jury trial.
“I believe there was a great mistake,” he said. “I wasn’t the perpetrator here. … I wasn’t in the apartment when it happened.”
A psychologist consulted by the defense concluded Kincaid could have been sleepwalking at the time of the homicide. The psychologist reported Kincaid would have been unaware and not in control of his actions.
Oklahoma County District Judge Glenn Jones refused to allow the jury to hear that opinion after a state expert pointed out severe problems with it.
If you are being charged with a criminal offense and need legal assistance, please contact The Swain Law Firm at (405)501-0827 to receive a free consultation.
Law Offices of Matt Swain
405-501-0827
Tags: Assault and Battery With A Deadly Weapon, Fatal Stabbing, first degree murder, Life In Prison
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