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State of Oklahoma v. Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey

Date: 02-17-2026

Case Number: CF-2024-3592

Judge: Michelle Keely

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney:
Lauren Crudup

Defendant's Attorney: Walther Benjamin

Description:

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

Count # 1.
Count as Filed: RAPE, RAPE- FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 1114(A)
Date of Offense: 08/15/2012
BAILEY, BERTHEOPHILUS MAURICE SR
Disposed: CONVICTION, 02/17/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: RAPE- FIRST DEGREE(RAPE)
Violation of 21 O.S. 1114(A)
Count # 2.
Count as Filed: CHGEN, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, in violation of 21 O.S. 843.5
Date of Offense: 08/15/2012
BAILEY, BERTHEOPHILUS MAURICE SR
Disposed: CONVICTION, 02/17/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE(CHGEN)
Violation of 21 O.S. 843.5
Count # 3.
Count as Filed: INC, INCEST, in violation of 21 O.S. 885
Date of Offense: 08/15/2012
BAILEY, BERTHEOPHILUS MAURICE SR
Disposed: CONVICTION, 02/17/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: INCEST(INC)
Violation of 21 O.S. 885
Count # 4.
Count as Filed: FSOD, FORCIBLE SODOMY, in violation of 21 O.S. 888
Date of Offense: 08/15/2012
BAILEY, BERTHEOPHILUS MAURICE SR
Disposed: CONVICTION, 02/17/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: FORCIBLE SODOMY(FSOD)
Violation of 21 O.S. 888
Count # 5.
Count as Filed: RAPE, RAPE- FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 1114(A)
Date of Offense: 04/01/2013
BAILEY, BERTHEOPHILUS MAURICE SR
Disposed: DISMISSED, 01/22/2026. Dismissed- Request of the State
Count as Disposed: RAPE- FIRST DEGREE(RAPE)
Violation of 21 O.S. 1114(A)
Count # 6.
Count as Filed: BRG1, BURGLARY - FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 1431
Date of Offense: 01/01/2012
BAILEY, BERTHEOPHILUS MAURICE SR
Disposed: DISMISSED, 01/22/2026. Dismissed- Request of the State
Count as Disposed: BURGLARY - FIRST DEGREE(BRG1)
Violation of 21 O.S. 1431

Outcome:

JUDGE MICHELLE KEELY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, AND REPRESENTED BY WALTER BENJAMIN. STATE REPRESENTED BY LAUREN CRUDUP. COURT REPORTER IS TINA HALE. CASE CALLED FOR SENTENCING. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT READ. DEFENDANT MAKES STATEMENT. THE COURT SENTENCES AS FOLLOWS:

COUNT 1) FIFTEEN (15) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS.

COUNT 2) FIFTEEN (15) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS.

COUNT 3) FIFTEEN (15) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS.

COUNT 4) TEN (10) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS.

COUNTS 1-4 TO RUN CONCURRENTLY.

DEFENDANT RECEIVES CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED.

DEFENDANT IS ADVISED OF 85% AND ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT ISSUED.

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Defendant's Experts:

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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey?

The outcome was: JUDGE MICHELLE KEELY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, AND REPRESENTED BY WALTER BENJAMIN. STATE REPRESENTED BY LAUREN CRUDUP. COURT REPORTER IS TINA HALE. CASE CALLED FOR SENTENCING. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT READ. DEFENDANT MAKES STATEMENT. THE COURT SENTENCES AS FOLLOWS: COUNT 1) FIFTEEN (15) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS. COUNT 2) FIFTEEN (15) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS. COUNT 3) FIFTEEN (15) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS. COUNT 4) TEN (10) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED: $500.00 FINE, $250.00 VCA, PLUS COSTS. COUNTS 1-4 TO RUN CONCURRENTLY. DEFENDANT RECEIVES CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED. DEFENDANT IS ADVISED OF 85% AND ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT ISSUED.

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey?

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. Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey?

Plaintiff's attorney: Lauren Crudup. Defendant's attorney: Walther Benjamin.

When was State of Oklahoma v. Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey decided?

This case was decided on February 17, 2026.