by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
The magistrate must without a jury, immediately after the appearance of counsel, or if none appear and the defendant require the aid of counsel, after waiting a reasonable time therefor, proceed to examine the case. The defendant may be sworn and testify in his own...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
He must also allow to the defendant a reasonable time to send for counsel, and adjourn the examination for that purpose; and must, upon the request of the defendant, require a peace officer to take a message to such counsel in the county or city as the defendant may...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
When the defendant is brought before a magistrate upon an arrest, either with or without a warrant, on a charge of having committed a public offense, the magistrate must immediately inform him of the charge against him, and of his right to the aid of counsel in every...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
When determining the appropriate charge for a person accused of committing a criminal offense, the district attorney shall have the discretion to file the charge as a misdemeanor offense rather than a felony offense after considering the following factors:1. The...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
In all cases where bonds have been given under the provisions of this chapter, and the maker thereof shall be liable thereon, by the conviction or acquittal of the defendant, the court shall, at the time of rendering judgment for or against the defendant, render such...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
The bond may be substantially in the following form:State of Oklahoma, against (naming the defendant). I, (naming the principal) as principal and……… as surety bind ourselves to pay all costs in this cause if the defendant is acquitted. Signed...
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