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. Was it legal for police to search my vehicle in Oklahoma without consent after a canine search?

February 15, 2025

A: There are lots of factors that come into play in determining whether a traffic stop, search, and drug seizure are constitutional or unlawful.

Based on your brief recitation of these facts, they clearly had a right to engage in the traffic stop if your tag light is out. From that point forward, we would need more information to determine whether the police had a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity based on specific facts that might justify them engaging in a search.

As far as the canine participation, it depends on the length of any delay involved. Many times at tollbooth locations along the highway, officers have canines ready pretty much 24 hours a day. That makes these delays minimal and quick. Canine searches are relatively effective at alerting to drugs when you run them around a vehicle. But they are also known for false alerting.

You need to immediately contact and retain a seasoned criminal defense attorney and have them collect the discovery evidence as soon as possible to determine if you have grounds to challenge this drug search and seizure.

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Q. Due I need a criminal lawyer if I'm charged with a missdometor

January 29, 2025

A: Well, there are quite a variety of misdemeanor charges with which a person can be charged Anything from public intoxication up through possession of a controlled dangerous substance or assault and battery on your wife, husband, someone with eco you have been in a relationship or family member. The short answer is “yes” you need an attorney in most cases because you don’t want to take a conviction on your record for a crime that involves dishonesty (like stealing a candy bar) or domestic abuse. It’s usually better to hire an attorney if you want some assurance that you’re gonna get the very best level of hard nosed negotiation on your case to give you the best possible result.

Having said all that many of people do choose to proceed without an attorney either because they don’t care about their record or they simply don’t have the money to hire one. Most judges when you’re having trouble hiring a Most judges when you’re having trouble hiring, an attorney will offer you a “Pauper’s Affidavit” and you might get a free court appointed attorney.

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Q. If I'm on da supervised supervision do I have to call every morning to check in for a year like drug court in Oklahoma?

January 28, 2025

A: I’m afraid we would need a tiny bit more information to give you an answer with any confidence. However, it sounds like you are not in an alternative court program like Drug Court. Sounds to me like you’re simply on a typical supervised probation. As a general rule when you’re on District Attorney supervised probation you have to check in, but it’s usually only once a month depending upon the county, and the common requirements involve simply providing them with proof of residence, proof of employment, and many of them require random drug testing and community service.

Should not be anything like once a day at all. But you need to check with your attorney and supervision office to verify. You should’ve been provided a copy of all of the specific rules of probation at the time of your plea.

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