Tracy Tiernan

Get a seasoned Trial Attorney to represent you in your time of need. I have been representing Oklahomans for more than 30 years who have been arrested for misdemeanor and serious felony Criminal charges or hurt in Car Wrecks, Semi Trucking Collisions or Workers' Compensation (or on the job) Injuries.

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Oklahoma

Since 1990

10th Circuit

Since 1994

University of Tulsa College of Law

J.D. (1990)

1987 - 1990

Southern Methodist University

B.A. (1987) | Political Science

1983 - 1987

Q. What happens on a failure to appear on child in danger ment

April 20, 2024

A: Well, a failure to appear on pretty much any criminal case across-the-board will be treated pretty much the same. With a few exceptions, the court (the judge) will Issue a warrant for your failure to appear (FTA). You will then be subjected to being arrested.

If you have a legitimate extenuating factor or excuse for your nonattendance (such as hospitalization for illness/ injury, missed flight, family emergency) your attorney needs to immediately communicate this to the Court as well as to the attorney for the state or prosecuting entity. Many times he problem can be remedied and you can avoid a warrant for your arrest. It’s pretty much all about communication in most instances.

Once a warrant IS issued by the judge, you will need to communicate with your BONDSMAN or bondswoman, explain your situation, and see if they are willing to stay on your bond. many times they will stay on your bond rather than abandon you.

These are all things that need to be communicated to your attorney who will guide you how best to handle your failure to appear at court and subsequent warrant.

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Q. Can Domestic abuse against a pregnant women. Be considered a felony first time incident.

April 12, 2024

A: Oklahoma statutory law indicates that a domestic assault and battery on a pregnant woman where the defendant had reason to know she was pregnant is a felony offense carrying up to 5 years in the department of corrections. If the woman suffers a miscarriage as a result of the assault and battery it carries up to 20 years in the department of corrections.

If the defendant has no reasonable knowledge that the woman was pregnant, then first offense should be a misdemeanor carrying up to one year in the County Jail.

Best of luck!

Q. I have been charged with 3 count larceny can I plea no contest or what should I do

March 27, 2024

A: Hi, the determination of whether or not you can enter a plea of “no contest” in a criminal case that involves a disposition by a plea bargain a lot of times depends on the courthouse in which you are charged, the judge you have, and the district attorney or prosecutor handling the file.

For example municipal court in most instances will almost always accept a “no contest” plea, where you simply “stipulate” that there is evidence out there, that, if it was presented to the trier of fact (which is the jury, or the judge), could potentially result in a conviction. But in that instance, you are NOT admitting any guilt.

The determination of whether or not any of this might affect the custody of any children is a much bigger issue than we need to discuss in this question. I would suggest you contact a divorce, attorney, or someone who handles DHS matters.

You also need to consult a criminal defense attorney to assist you with this matter. Best of luck! ... Read More