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State of Oklahoma v. Dennis Garrison

Date: 03-09-2026

Case Number: CF-2025-197

Judge: Michelle Keely

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Morgan Medders

Defendant's Attorney: Lora Howard

Description:

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7(A) amended to second-degree murder.

Dennis Garrison, age 19, was accused of shooting and killing a 32-year-old man on January 9, 2025.

Outcome:

JUDGE MICHELLE KEELY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, AND REPRESENTED BY LORA HOWARD, PD. STATE REPRESENTED BY MORGAN MEDDERS. RECORDER USED. CASE CALLED FOR SENTENCING. THE COURT SENTENCES AS FOLLOWS:

COUNT 1) THIRTY-TWO (32) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS.

DEFENDANT RECEIVES CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED.

AT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST, THE COURT ORDERS IMMEDIATE TRANSPORATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

THE COURT RECOMMENDS THAT THE DEFENDANT BE ALLOWED TO COMPLETE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND COLLEGE COURSES.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF 85%. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED.

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What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Dennis Garrison?

The outcome was: JUDGE MICHELLE KEELY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, AND REPRESENTED BY LORA HOWARD, PD. STATE REPRESENTED BY MORGAN MEDDERS. RECORDER USED. CASE CALLED FOR SENTENCING. THE COURT SENTENCES AS FOLLOWS: COUNT 1) THIRTY-TWO (32) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS. DEFENDANT RECEIVES CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED. AT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST, THE COURT ORDERS IMMEDIATE TRANSPORATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. THE COURT RECOMMENDS THAT THE DEFENDANT BE ALLOWED TO COMPLETE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND COLLEGE COURSES. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF 85%. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED.

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Dennis Garrison?

This case was heard in District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Michelle Keely.

Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Dennis Garrison?

Plaintiff's attorney: Morgan Medders. Defendant's attorney: Lora Howard.

When was State of Oklahoma v. Dennis Garrison decided?

This case was decided on March 9, 2026.