The Law Firm of Travis Charles Smith & Associates
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
We provide quality criminal defense to individuals in Oklahoma City. We defend and protect the rights of our clients. We aggressively defend criminal charges, such as DUI, possession of marijuana, controlled dangerous substances, and white collar crimes.

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The Law Firm of Travis Charles Smith & Associates: Attorneys and Lawyers for Criminal Defense in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Areas of Practice


CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Have you been accused of a crime? Feel like no one is listening? This Firm practices Criminal Defense, and we care about our clients and understand the unique experience one goes through in a criminal prosecution. We strive to provide communication to our clients, so that you understand what's going on throughout the process. Our goal is provide you guide you so you can make informed decisions. However you decide -- whether to fight or accept a plea deal -- we are your zealous advocate. We are your defender.
  • DUI
  • Drug offenses
    • Possession of Marijuana
    • Possession with Intent to Distribute
    • Controlled Dangerous Substances
  • Larceny and Theft crimes
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Assault and Battery
  • Probation
  • Expungement
  • Felonies
  • Marijuana possession
  • Misdemeanors
  • Tickets
  • Hit and Run
  • Automobile Crimes
  • Search Warrant issues
  • Illegal searches
  • Consent to search
  • Statutory Rape
  • Selling alcohol to a minor
  • Alcohol licensing violations


DUI & DWI
These are big money makers for Oklahoma City and for Oklahoma County. You might not have been intoxicated, but the officer wrote you a ticket anyway. And now your charged with drunk driving and will be sentenced accordingly unless you call competent counsel immediately. Call on us to handle this situation for you.

Possession of Marijuana
Call on us to defend your rights. We routinely represent clients charged with possession of marijuana.

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Timeline of the Oklahoma judicial
CRIMINAL PROCESS
A criminal prosecution is a special type of lawsuit, filed by the State, in the county which the crime allegedly occurred. There is a certain order of events, some imposed by Constitutional law. The following is an approximate timeline of the process.

Arrest
When an officer suspects a person of committing a crime, they arrest that person and bring them into custody of the State. The State then charges the person with a crime, sets a court date for the person to be "arraigned."

But first, prior to arresting the person, the officer must have either an arrest warrant or probable cause that a crime was committed in his presence. If the officer cannot satisfy these two elements, the arrest is unconstitutional and must be thrown out.

Arraignment
The sole purpose of this hearing is for the accused to hear the "information" against him (the charges filed), and to plea "guilty" or "not guilty." Upon a plea of "not guilty," the accused will be given a court date to appear at the next stage of the process.

Preliminary Conference or Disposition
This is a meeting between the defense attorney and the prosecutor, whereby both parties engage in negotiation over the charge. This opportunity is afforded only to attorneys and unrepresented persons will not be permitted to negotiate with the prosecution.


Preliminary Hearing
Prior to trial, the accused has the right (in Oklahoma) to hear the evidence against him. At a preliminary hearing, the State will present the evidence it has to charge the defendant with the crime. If the State has enough evidence to meet the standard of probable cause, then the State may proceed to trial. This is called a "bind-over" order, whereas teh defendant is bound over to stand trial.

If the State does not have sufficient evidence, or if its evidence was seized illegally, then the Court must either dismiss the charge, or suppress the evidence, or both.

Pretrial Conference
A meeting between all parties and the Judge to discuss any procedural issues prior to trial.

Trial by Jury
You have the right to trial by jury, protected by both the U.S. and Oklahoma Constitutions. The State must prove every element, of every count, beyond a reasonable doubt. You are innocent until proven guilty.



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