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State of Oklahoma v. Isaac Warren Benz
Date: 11-13-2025
Case Number: CF-2025-100
Judge: Unassigned
Court: District Court, Delaware County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Dave Fuller
Defendant's Attorney: Brandon Johnson
Description:
Miami, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with being a sex offender within a state park.
In Oklahoma, sex offender restrictions regarding state parks depend on whether the individual is visiting/loitering or attempting to establish residency.Loitering and Entering (Zone of Safety)500-Foot Restriction: Under Oklahoma Statutes §21-1125, a "zone of safety" is created around parks and playgrounds.Who it applies to: It is illegal for any person convicted of a registered sex offense where the victim was a child under 16 (or classified as a habitual/aggravated sex offender) to loiter within 500 feet of a park.
Penalties: Entering or loitering within this 500-foot zone of safety without authorization is a felony, carrying fines and potential prison time.Residency Restrictions2,000-Foot Radius: Under Oklahoma Statutes §57-590, registered sex offenders are prohibited from residing—either temporarily or permanently—within a 2,000-foot radius of any park or playground operated by city, county, state, federal, or tribal governments. This includes state park campsites or permanent housing within that boundary.Retroactivity: The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that park residency restrictions apply retroactively, even for individuals who registered before the restriction was enacted.
Reported by Kent Morlan
In Oklahoma, sex offender restrictions regarding state parks depend on whether the individual is visiting/loitering or attempting to establish residency.Loitering and Entering (Zone of Safety)500-Foot Restriction: Under Oklahoma Statutes §21-1125, a "zone of safety" is created around parks and playgrounds.Who it applies to: It is illegal for any person convicted of a registered sex offense where the victim was a child under 16 (or classified as a habitual/aggravated sex offender) to loiter within 500 feet of a park.
Penalties: Entering or loitering within this 500-foot zone of safety without authorization is a felony, carrying fines and potential prison time.Residency Restrictions2,000-Foot Radius: Under Oklahoma Statutes §57-590, registered sex offenders are prohibited from residing—either temporarily or permanently—within a 2,000-foot radius of any park or playground operated by city, county, state, federal, or tribal governments. This includes state park campsites or permanent housing within that boundary.Retroactivity: The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that park residency restrictions apply retroactively, even for individuals who registered before the restriction was enacted.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Outcome:
DEFENDANT ENTERS A GUILTY PLEA; 1 YEAR SUSPENDED; $1500 FINE; $50 VCA; DOC SUPERVISIO
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Isaac Warren Benz?
The outcome was: DEFENDANT ENTERS A GUILTY PLEA; 1 YEAR SUSPENDED; $1500 FINE; $50 VCA; DOC SUPERVISIO
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Isaac Warren Benz?
This case was heard in District Court, Delaware County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Unassigned.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Isaac Warren Benz?
Plaintiff's attorney: Dave Fuller. Defendant's attorney: Brandon Johnson.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Isaac Warren Benz decided?
This case was decided on November 13, 2025.