State of Oklahoma v. Dre'quon Colbert

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:

POSSESSION OF FIREARM WHILE UNDER SUPERVISION OF DOC, in violation of 21 O.S. 1283.C, Class: B4

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Possessing a firearm while under Department of Corrections (DOC) supervision is a felony offense under Oklahoma law.

Key Prohibitions

Under Oklahoma Statutes §21-1283, individuals under DOC supervision, probation, parole, or inmate status are barred from possessing, controlling, or riding with firearms. This prohibition covers standard pistols, rifles, and shotguns, as well as imitation, homemade, altered, air, or toy firearms.

Penalties and Consequences

• Felony Classification: Violating the statute is a felony offense (frequently designated as a Class B4 felony).

• State Imprisonment: Conviction generally carries a sentence of 1 to 10 years in state prison.

• Federal Penalties: Being under legal supervision while possessing a firearm can also result in federal prosecution and additional prison time under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).

JUDGE MICHELLE KEELY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY LUIS FLORES. STATE REPRESENTED BY KATIE KOLJACK. COURT REPORTER: TINA HALE. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF RIGHTS, WAIVED JURY/NON-JURY TRIAL AND ENTERED PLEA OF GUILTY. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA, FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY, AND SENTENCES AS FOLLOWS:

COUNT 1) DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO THREE (3) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ALL TIME IN CUSTODY. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS.

THE COURT REQUESTS DEFENDANT RECEIVE VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
THE COURT ORDERS IMMEDIATE TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEFENDANT.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 EXECUTED. BOND EXONERATED. J&S ISSUED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT ISSUED.