Ada prosecutors from ‘The Innocent Man’ Netflix series may lose again as Norwood.Law client awaits ruling
A state judge in southern Oklahoma will soon decide whether to formally throw out the conviction of a man who spent 30 years behind bars.
Criminal Law
Wrongful Convictions in Oklahoma
With the creation of widely popular podcasts like “Serial”, which focus on true crime stories and point out holes in convictions, the criminal justice system and the very real possibility of unjustly incarcerating innocent people have come to the forefront of people’s minds. But these podcasts and documentaries are not just entertainment—they are real stories …
Guide to Criminal Defense in Tulsa: Debunking Myths and Protecting Your Rights
TV shows like The Good Wife, Perry Mason, and more have created a dramatic, intrigue-filled version of criminal defense lawyers and the job they do. But these shows depict events that are far from real and distort the job criminal defense lawyers really do. So what does a criminal defense attorney actually do, then? And …
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[In The News] US Supreme Court case of McGirt v. Oklahoma
In the recent United States Supreme Court cases of McGirt v. Oklahoma and Murphy v. Royal the Supreme Court ruled that Indian tribe members who are charged or committed crimes in the Creek tribe territory or reservation cannot be prosecuted by the Oklahoma state government, the Indian tribe member can only be prosecuted in federal …
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Undeterred
We are undeterred. Corey Atchison’s family & friends gathered outside the courtroom today with hopeful anticipation. Unfortunately, Judge Sharon Holmes announced a delay in ruling today on the Corey Atchison case. Our new hearing date is July 16, 2019. “As many of you know, I have been absent from the courthouse for about two months,” …
Judge Expected to Free a Tulsa Man Imprisoned 28 Years for Murder
Teen Witnesses Coerced into Confessions by Police On June 11th, a judge will decide whether to free a man who has served nearly three decades in prison for murder. Corey Atchison was convicted in 1991 of killing James Warren Lane and sentenced to life in prison. He has always proclaimed his innocence. Atchison and his …
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Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property Dismissal at Preliminary Hearing in Wagoner County
Client was charged with knowingly concealing stolen property in Wagoner County, OK. Allegedly, there were two generators that came up missing and the theft was reported to the owner’s insurance company. An agent for the owner’s insurance company claims co-defendant and client tried to sell him two generators that match the description of the missing …
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Case Dismissed – Possession With Intent
Tulsa County / Case Dismissed – Possession With Intent C.D. was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. At a preliminary hearing, where the police officer that arrested C.D. testified, a Tulsa County District Court Judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence in regard to the element of intent to distribute. Under Joe’s …
Youthful Offender / Juvenile Victory
My client was charged with two counts of lewd molestation as a youthful offender in District Court in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Client was 15 years old when charged and the alleged victim was a younger sibling. Client was originally charged in the District Court for Tulsa County, Oklahoma where adults are charged with criminal allegations. Juvenile …
Youthful Offender / Juvenile Burglary Victory in Tulsa
R.E. was 16 year old when he was charged as an adult with first degree burglary in Tulsa County District Court. He and his family retained me as his counsel. I went to work trying to have R.E. certified as a juvenile instead of an adult. If R.E. were certified as a juvenile his case …
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