Robbery with a firearm in Oklahoma is a serious offense.
Even if you are not immediately caught, witnesses could identify you. Thus, a Muskogee judge could issue a warrant against you for robbery with a firearm in Oklahoma.
What is a Warrant in Muskogee?
A bench warrant is a warrant for your arrest issued by a judge. It is most commonly issued for failure to make an ordered appearance in court.
An arrest warrant is issued if you are a suspect in a crime. In either case, the matter is serious and police may be actively searching for you.
How Can A Warrant Affect Me?
If there is a warrant out for your arrest, whether it is a simple arrest warrant or an Oklahoma bench warrant, you can be arrested and taken to jail on the spot.
So if you are pulled over for a routine traffic stop and the police discover the warrant when they run your identification, you will be arrested right there and taken to jail.
If the judge at your arraignment allows bail, it is likely that the bail amount will be high as you may be deemed a flight risk. A Muskogee criminal defense attorney can help explain the situation and minimize any bail ordered.
If you try to evade the police, it can make the matter much more difficult to deal with both in the short term and in the longer term.
In the short term, once you find out that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, until the matter is cleared up, you will likely be looking over your shoulder, constantly on the lookout for the police.
Penalties for Robbery with a Firearm in Oklahoma
Robbery with a firearm in Oklahoma is a felony offense. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 801
If a felony arrest warrant has been issued, the police will be actively looking for you. The longer you attempt to evade arrest, the more likely you are to involve others in your attempt.
Harboring a fugitive in Oklahoma is a felony and is punishable by 10 years in prison. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 440
You do not want to endanger your friends or family. A felony arrest can be dangerous. Guns may be drawn and tempers may become hot.
Low-cost Consultation: Muskogee Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are being investigated or have already been charged with robbery with a firearm in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Muskogee criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
Call Wirth Law Office – Muskogee today at 918-913-0725 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262 [Wirth Law].
