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State of Oklahoma v. James Delton Basse

Date: 07-14-2026

Case Number: CF-2025-1973

Judge: David Guten

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Morgan Medders

Defendant's Attorney: Brett Swab

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

Count # 1. Count as Filed: HM21, MANSLAUGHTER FIRST DEGREE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A MISDEMEANOR, in violation of 21 O.S. 711.1
Date of Offense: 06/01/2025
Party Name Disposition Information
Basse, James Delton Disposed: CONVICTION, 07/13/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: MANSLAUGHTER FIRST DEGREE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A MISDEMEANOR(HM21)
Violation of 21 O.S. 711.1
Count # 2. Count as Filed: DI1, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE GREAT BODILY INJURY, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-904(B)(1)
Date of Offense: 06/01/2025
Party Name Disposition Information
Basse, James Delton Disposed: CONVICTION, 07/13/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE GREAT BODILY INJURY(DI1)
Violation of 47 O.S. 11-904(B)(1)
Count # 3. Count as Filed: DI1, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-902(A)(2)
Date of Offense: 06/01/2025
Party Name Disposition Information
Basse, James Delton Disposed: DISMISSED, 07/13/2026. Dismissed- Request of the State
Count as Disposed: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL(DI1)
Violation of 47 O.S. 11-902(A)(2)
Count # 4. Count as Filed: MISC, IMPROPER DRIVING ON DIVIDED HIGHWAY, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-311
Date of Offense: 06/01/2025
Party Name Disposition Information
Basse, James Delton Disposed: CONVICTION, 07/13/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: IMPROPER DRIVING ON DIVIDED HIGHWAY(MISC)
Violation of 47 O.S. 11-311
Outcome:
JUDGE DAVID GUTEN: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY BRETT SWAB. STATE REPRESENTED BY MORGAN MEDDERS. COURT REPORTER: WAIVED. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS HEARD IN OPEN COURT. ARGUMENTS HEARD. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL / NON-JURY TRIAL AND ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO:

COUNT 1) TWENTY (20) YEARS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ALL TIME IN CUSTODY. DEFENDANT TO PAY COURT COSTS.
COUNT 2) TWENTY (20) YEARS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ALL TIME IN CUSTODY. DEFENDANT TO PAY COURT COSTS.
COUNT 3) DISMISSED TO MERGE WITH COUNT 2.
COUNT 4) TEN (10) DAYS TULSA COUNTY JAIL. COSTS ONLY.

COUNTS RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED.
JUDICIAL REVIEW SET 7/8/2031 AT 1:30 P.M. IN ROOM 413

DEFENDANT SUBJECT TO THE MARY RIPPY REGISTRY. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS AND 85% RULE. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT AND RELEASE ISSUED.
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What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. James Delton Basse?

The outcome was: JUDGE DAVID GUTEN: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY BRETT SWAB. STATE REPRESENTED BY MORGAN MEDDERS. COURT REPORTER: WAIVED. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS HEARD IN OPEN COURT. ARGUMENTS HEARD. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL / NON-JURY TRIAL AND ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY. COURT ACCEPTS PLEA WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION AND FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO: COUNT 1) TWENTY (20) YEARS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ALL TIME IN CUSTODY. DEFENDANT TO PAY COURT COSTS. COUNT 2) TWENTY (20) YEARS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ALL TIME IN CUSTODY. DEFENDANT TO PAY COURT COSTS. COUNT 3) DISMISSED TO MERGE WITH COUNT 2. COUNT 4) TEN (10) DAYS TULSA COUNTY JAIL. COSTS ONLY. COUNTS RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED. JUDICIAL REVIEW SET 7/8/2031 AT 1:30 P.M. IN ROOM 413 DEFENDANT SUBJECT TO THE MARY RIPPY REGISTRY. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS AND 85% RULE. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS. RULE 8 ISSUED. JUDGEMENT AND SENTENCE ISSUED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT AND RELEASE ISSUED.

Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. James Delton Basse?

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

Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. James Delton Basse?

Plaintiff's attorney: Morgan Medders. Defendant's attorney: Brett Swab.

When was State of Oklahoma v. James Delton Basse decided?

This case was decided on July 14, 2026.