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State of Oklahoma v. Tessa Dawn Jones

Date: 06-01-2026

Case Number: CF-2024-163

Judge: Sharon Holmes

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Luke Thompson

Defendant's Attorney: M.J. Denman

Description:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer M.J. Denman represented the Defendant charged with trafficking in illegal drugs in violation of 63 O.S. 415; unlawful possession of illegal drugs in violation of 63 O.S. 401; and acquiring the proceeds of drug activity in violation of 63 O.S. 2-503.
Outcome:
JUDGE SHARON HOLMES: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY M.J. Denman. STATE REPRESENTED BY LUKE THOMPSON. COURT REPORTER LIZ JONES. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL, AND NON-JURY TRIAL. DEFENDANT ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO:

COUNT 1) EIGHT (8) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITH THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS SERVED IN CUSTODY AND THE REMAINING SIX (6) YEARS SUSPENDED AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO PAY $600 FINE, $150 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS.

COUNT 2) EIGHT (8) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITH THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS SERVED IN CUSTODY AND THE REMAINING SIX (6) YEARS SUSPENDED AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO PAY $600 FINE, $150 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS.

COUNT 3) EIGHT (8) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITH THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS SERVED IN CUSTODY AND THE REMAINING SIX (6) YEARS SUSPENDED AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS.

COUNT 4) ONE (1) YEAR TULSA COUNTY JAIL. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS.

CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED SINCE 12/9/2023-12/9/2023, 9/20/2024-11/19/2024, AND 10/30/2025-PRESENT. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONCURRENT AND WITH CF-2024-3595 AND CF-2024-4249. DEFENDANT TO REGISTER ON THE METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENDER REGISTERY.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT ISSUED TO JAIL.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Tessa Dawn Jones?

The outcome was: JUDGE SHARON HOLMES: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY M.J. Denman. STATE REPRESENTED BY LUKE THOMPSON. COURT REPORTER LIZ JONES. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL, AND NON-JURY TRIAL. DEFENDANT ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO: COUNT 1) EIGHT (8) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITH THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS SERVED IN CUSTODY AND THE REMAINING SIX (6) YEARS SUSPENDED AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO PAY $600 FINE, $150 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS. COUNT 2) EIGHT (8) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITH THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS SERVED IN CUSTODY AND THE REMAINING SIX (6) YEARS SUSPENDED AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO PAY $600 FINE, $150 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS. COUNT 3) EIGHT (8) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITH THE FIRST TWO (2) YEARS SERVED IN CUSTODY AND THE REMAINING SIX (6) YEARS SUSPENDED AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS. COUNT 4) ONE (1) YEAR TULSA COUNTY JAIL. DEFENDANT TO PAY COSTS. CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED SINCE 12/9/2023-12/9/2023, 9/20/2024-11/19/2024, AND 10/30/2025-PRESENT. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONCURRENT AND WITH CF-2024-3595 AND CF-2024-4249. DEFENDANT TO REGISTER ON THE METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENDER REGISTERY. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT ISSUED TO JAIL.

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Tessa Dawn Jones?

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

Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Tessa Dawn Jones?

Plaintiff's attorney: Luke Thompson. Defendant's attorney: M.J. Denman.

When was State of Oklahoma v. Tessa Dawn Jones decided?

This case was decided on June 1, 2026.