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State of Oklahoma v. Meril Clayton Dutton

Date: 04-01-2025

Case Number: CF-2024-519

Judge: Lara M. Russell

Court: District Court, Rogers County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Rogers County Oklahoma District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:





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Count # 1.

Count as Filed: ABSTRNG, DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY BY STRANGULATION, in violation of 21 O.S. 644(J)

Date of Offense: 12/03/2024

Dutton, Meril Clayton

Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/01/2025. Nolo Contendere Plea

Count as Disposed: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY BY STRANGULATION(ABSTRNG)

Violation of 21 O.S. 644(J)

Count # 2.

Count as Filed: CWEDJ, BRINGING CONTRABAND (WEAPONS/ EXPLOSIVES/DRUGS/INTOXICATING BEVERAGE/LOW POINT BEER/MONEY) INTO JAIL/PENAL INSTITUTION, in violation of 57 O.S. 21 (A)

Date of Offense: 12/03/2024

Dutton, Meril Clayton

Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/01/2025. Nolo Contendere Plea

Count as Disposed: BRINGING CONTRABAND (WEAPONS/ EXPLOSIVES/DRUGS/INTOXICATING BEVERAGE/LOW POINT BEER/MONEY) INTO JAIL/PENAL INSTITUTION(CWEDJ)

Violation of 57 O.S. 21 (A)

Count # 3.

Count as Filed: ABOFF, ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER, in violation of 21 O.S. 6499A)

Date of Offense: 12/03/2024

Dutton, Meril Clayton

Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/01/2025. Nolo Contendere Plea

Count as Disposed: ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER(ABOFF)

Violation of 21 O.S. 6499A)

Count # 4.

Count as Filed: BH, THREATEN TO PERFORM ACT OF VIOLENCE, in violation of 21 O.S. 1378(B)

Date of Offense: 12/03/2024

Dutton, Meril Clayton

Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/01/2025. Nolo Contendere Plea

Count as Disposed: THREATEN TO PERFORM ACT OF VIOLENCE(BH)

Violation of 21 O.S. 1378(B)

Count # 5.

Count as Filed: RES, RESISTING AN ARREST, in violation of 21 O.S. 268

Date of Offense: 12/03/2024

Dutton, Meril Clayton

Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/01/2025. Nolo Contendere Plea

Count as Disposed: RESISTING AN ARREST(RES)

Violation of 21 O.S. 268 Date of



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Outcome:
JUDGE RUSSELL; CR: BAAB; STATE BY P. PEAK; DEFT PRESENT IN RCJ CUSTODY WITH COUNSELZ; DEFT SWORN. DEFT WAIVES RIGHT TO DCA AND JURY TRIAL. DEFT ENTERS PLEA OF NO CONTEST AS TO COUNT 1-5. COURT ACCEPTS DEFT'S PLEA FINDING IT WAS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY GIVEN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF GOOD LEGAL COUNSEL. DEFT FOUND TO BE A COMPETENT PERSON. COURT FINDS A FACTUAL BASIS AND SENTENCES THE DEFT TO THE FOLLOWING PLEA AGREEMENT:



CT1) 3YR S/S, $500 FINE + $250 VCA + CC

CT2) 3YR S/S, $500 FINE + $250 VCA + CC

CT3) 1YR S/S, $250 FINE + $125 VCA + CC

CT4) 1YR S/S, $250 FINE + $125 VCA + CC

CT5) 1YR S/S, $250 FINE + $125 VCA + CC



DEFENDANT FURTHER ORDERED TO BE ON DA PROBATION,COMPLETE BIP AND TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM. DEFENDANT TO REPORT TO THE COURT CLERK AND DA OFFICE TODAY. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF RIGHT TO APPEAL. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CC. DEFENDANT ORDERED BACK FOR DOMESTIC REVIEW ON 05-02-2025 @ 9:30AM.



Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office

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What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Meril Clayton Dutton?

The outcome was: JUDGE RUSSELL; CR: BAAB; STATE BY P. PEAK; DEFT PRESENT IN RCJ CUSTODY WITH COUNSELZ; DEFT SWORN. DEFT WAIVES RIGHT TO DCA AND JURY TRIAL. DEFT ENTERS PLEA OF NO CONTEST AS TO COUNT 1-5. COURT ACCEPTS DEFT'S PLEA FINDING IT WAS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY GIVEN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF GOOD LEGAL COUNSEL. DEFT FOUND TO BE A COMPETENT PERSON. COURT FINDS A FACTUAL BASIS AND SENTENCES THE DEFT TO THE FOLLOWING PLEA AGREEMENT: CT1) 3YR S/S, $500 FINE + $250 VCA + CC CT2) 3YR S/S, $500 FINE + $250 VCA + CC CT3) 1YR S/S, $250 FINE + $125 VCA + CC CT4) 1YR S/S, $250 FINE + $125 VCA + CC CT5) 1YR S/S, $250 FINE + $125 VCA + CC DEFENDANT FURTHER ORDERED TO BE ON DA PROBATION,COMPLETE BIP AND TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM. DEFENDANT TO REPORT TO THE COURT CLERK AND DA OFFICE TODAY. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF RIGHT TO APPEAL. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CC. DEFENDANT ORDERED BACK FOR DOMESTIC REVIEW ON 05-02-2025 @ 9:30AM. Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 39, Document Available at Court Clerk's Office

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Meril Clayton Dutton?

This case was heard in District Court, Rogers County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Lara M. Russell.

Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Meril Clayton Dutton?

Plaintiff's attorney: Rogers County Oklahoma District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Claremore Criminal Dedfense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Oklahoma v. Meril Clayton Dutton decided?

This case was decided on April 1, 2025.