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I got hurt at work the other day in the oilfield and when I told my driller he said we don't do accident reports on this rig
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Answered on June 30, 2013
Workers compensation was created to created to protect workers in situations like this. Let me know how long ago you were injured and what type...
Why would a defendant be charged "court costs" when his case was "dismissed in the interests of Justice"?
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Answered on June 06, 2013
In an Oklahoma criminal law, a case can be dismissed cost to Defendant or cost to State. If it is cost to Defendant then double jeopardy triggers...
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How long do i have to wait after I file papers at courthouse to have my husband sign them, can I take them to him to sign?
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Answered on May 31, 2013
In Oklahoma petitions in lawsuits (including divorces) are supposed to be served on the defendant/respondent within 180 days of filing. If it is...
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The Judge appointed my daughter a court appointed attorney but the attorney declined her case.
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Answered on May 30, 2013
Probably this is what happened. The judge appointed an attorney for her. Then your daughter bonded out. There is a general presumption that if...
How long does D.A. have to file charges before thrown out/ dropped on a first offense of knowingly accepting stolen property?
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Answered on May 24, 2013
The charges cannot be thrown our or dropped, because under this scenario, they have never been filed. However, your bond could be exonerated and...
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How long do I have to pay back child support?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
In Oklahoma, it is typical to divide the prearrange over a three year period. $5,000/36=$138.89. That said, if that amount would create a...
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My husband killed himself a year ago. His mother is trying to get visitation, can she?
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Answered on May 09, 2013
Oklahoma does have a grandparent's rights statute, which is triggered by an upset in the family (i.e. your husband's death). However, the statute...
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Amount allowable to garnish wages
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Answered on May 04, 2013
In Oklahoma there is a 75% exemption for wages, which means only 25% can be garnished. However, if it is for child support or spousal support more...
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How can we get a protective order quashed.
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Answered on April 30, 2013
Did your son file a paternity case to request custody/visitation determination regarding the child? Oklahoma law provides that protective orders...
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I'm being harassed by my ex-husband. I have a permanent restraining order, he has violated it for the past 4 years.
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Answered on April 28, 2013
Violation of a protective order is a criminal act. Immediately after any violation call your local sheriff's office to report it as a crime. ...