Criminal Procedure in Oklahoma

Understanding the criminal process in Oklahoma is essential for anyone facing criminal charges or helping a loved one through the system. From the moment of arrest to the final stages of sentencing or expungement, every step carries serious legal and personal consequences. At The Urbanic Law Firm, we guide clients through each phase — explaining your rights, your options, and what to expect. Whether you’re learning about bail, Miranda rights, sentencing alternatives, or expungements, this page connects you to in-depth information about every major part of the Oklahoma criminal justice process. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions, protect your future, and navigate the system with confidence.

Expungements

• Section 18 arrest expungement
• Section 991c deferred sentence dismissal & expungement/record update
• VPO expungement

Youthful Offender

85% Crimes

Violent Crimes

Victim Protective Order – VPO

The Criminal Process

• Investigation
• Arrest
  • What to expect in the first 24 hours after an arrest
  • Mistakes people make after an arrest
  • How can I find out about a friend or family member after an arrest?
  • Miranda rights
  • Bail
• Arraignment
• Preliminary Hearing
• Trial

Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Charge in Oklahoma

Statute of Limitations for Crimes in Oklahoma

Attempt, Conspiracy, and Accomplice Liability

• Attempt
• Conspiracy
• Solicitation
• Aiding and abetting
• Accessory liability
• Related defenses like withdrawal and abandonment

Sentencing

• Probation & Alternative Sentencing
  • Deferred Sentence
    • Acceleration
  • Suspended Sentence
    • Revocation
• Community Sentencing
• Level of Service Inventory (LSI)
• Blind plea
• Alford plea
• Presentence Investigation (PSI)
• Jury sentencing
• Split sentence
• Sentence Enhancement / Habitual offenders

Diversion Programs

• Drug Court
• DUI Court
• Mental Health Court
• Veterans Diversion Program
• Misdemeanor Diversion Program
• Deferred Adjudication Treatment Programs
• Diversion Hub (Oklahoma County)
• Pretrial diversion
• ReMerge
• First-time offender program
• Juvenile Diversion
• Family Treatment Court
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Alternative Sentencing/Corrections Programs

• DOWC – Drug Offender Work Camp
• RTP – Regimented Treatment Program
• Regimented Inmate Discipline (RID) / Delayed Sentencing for Young Adults

Post-sentencing

• Post-imprisonment supervision
• Judicial Sentence Review
• Probation revocation
• Parole
  • Parole revocation
  • Clemency
• Post-conviction relief
• Restitution