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State of Oklahoma v. Gabiel Mercado

Date: 04-27-2026

Case Number: CF-2024-2451

Judge: Sharon Holmes

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Sara Churchill

Defendant's Attorney: Marvin Lizama

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

Count # 1.
Count as Filed: CHGEN, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, in violation of 21 O.S. 843.5E
Date of Offense: 09/01/2023
Mercado, Gabriel
Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/27/2026. Nolo Contendere Plea
Count as Disposed: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE(CHGEN)
Violation of 21 O.S. 843.5E
Count # 2.
Count as Filed: SEXB, SEXUAL BATTERY, in violation of 21 O.S. 1123 b
Date of Offense: 12/01/2022
Mercado, Gabriel
Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/27/2026. Nolo Contendere Plea
Count as Disposed: SEXUAL BATTERY(SEXB)
Violation of 21 O.S. 1123 b
Count # 3.
Count as Filed: ABDOM, DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY, in violation of 21 O.S. 644.1
Date of Offense: 09/30/2023
Mercado, Gabriel
Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/27/2026. Nolo Contendere Plea
Count as Disposed: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY(ABDOM)
Violation of 21 O.S. 644.1
Outcome:
JUDGE SHARON HOLMES: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY MARVIN LIZAMA. STATE REPRESENTED BY LEYNA CHURCHILL. COURT REPORTER LIZ JONES. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL, AND NON-JURY TRIAL. DEFENDANT ENTERS A PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO:

COUNT 1) TEN (10) YEAR SENTENCE WITH THE FIRST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WITH THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE DEFENDANT TO PAY $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS

COUNT 2) TEN (10) YEAR SENTENCE WITH THE FIRST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WITH THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE DEFENDANT TO PAY $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS

COUNT 3) ONE (1) YEAR IN TULSA COUNTY JAIL, DEFENDANT TO PAY $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA PLUS COSTS.

DEFENDANT TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH VICTIMS. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONCURRENT WITH EACH OTHER WITH CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED SINCE 7-17-2024. DEFENDANT ADVISE OF 85% CRIME. DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SPECIAL RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR SEX OFFENDER.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT ISSUED.
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What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Gabiel Mercado?

The outcome was: JUDGE SHARON HOLMES: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY MARVIN LIZAMA. STATE REPRESENTED BY LEYNA CHURCHILL. COURT REPORTER LIZ JONES. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL, AND NON-JURY TRIAL. DEFENDANT ENTERS A PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO: COUNT 1) TEN (10) YEAR SENTENCE WITH THE FIRST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WITH THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE DEFENDANT TO PAY $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS COUNT 2) TEN (10) YEAR SENTENCE WITH THE FIRST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WITH THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE DEFENDANT TO PAY $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VICTIM'S COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS COUNT 3) ONE (1) YEAR IN TULSA COUNTY JAIL, DEFENDANT TO PAY $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA PLUS COSTS. DEFENDANT TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH VICTIMS. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONCURRENT WITH EACH OTHER WITH CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED SINCE 7-17-2024. DEFENDANT ADVISE OF 85% CRIME. DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SPECIAL RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR SEX OFFENDER. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT ISSUED.

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Gabiel Mercado?

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. Gabiel Mercado?

Plaintiff's attorney: Sara Churchill. Defendant's attorney: Marvin Lizama.

When was State of Oklahoma v. Gabiel Mercado decided?

This case was decided on April 27, 2026.