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State of Oklahoma v. K.L.H.
Date: 04-08-2025
Case Number: CF-2025-43B
Judge: Michael W. Hogan
Court: District Court, McIntosh County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Greg Stidham
Defendant's Attorney: Kent Morlan
Description:
Eufaula, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer Kent Morlan represents the Defendant charged with conspiracy and grand larceny.
Defendant, a tow truck operator, was called by Johnson to retrieve a broken down trailer from a highway in McInstosh County, Defendant's tow truck was inoperative and he called Calvert to use his tow truck to go get the trailer.
Johnson stated that the trail belonged to him when, in fact, it did not.
Neither Henderson or Calvert knew that the trailer was not Johnson's and were not engaged in a conspiracy with Johnson to steal the trailer.
Johnson pled guilty pleaded guilty and was sentenced to TO CT#1&2 2YR S/S, CT. COST, 2YRS DASP AND COUNTS TO RUN C/C W/EACHOTHER. RULE 8 APPROVED.
Calvert plead guilty and was sentenced to a deferred sentence with the first six months to be served in the McIntosh County Jail on weekends with count two to run concurrently, but now claims the he had to plead guilty because the did not have the money to pay his lawyer to defend him.
Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 421, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, defraud someone, or obstruct justice, coupled with an overt act by at least one person to advance the plan.
Key Elements of the Law
The Agreement: Two or more individuals must form a common plan or mutual understanding to break the law, though a formal contract is not required.
The Overt Act: Talk alone is not enough; at least one person involved must take a concrete step or physical action to carry out the illegal objective.
Joint Liability: Once a conspiracy is active, every member can be held legally responsible for any criminal acts committed by other members in furtherance of the shared goal.
Penalties and Punishment
Misdemeanor Conspiracy: If the underlying goal of the conspiracy is a misdemeanor, the conspiracy charge is a misdemeanor.Felony Conspiracy: If the plan involves committing a felony, the conspiracy itself becomes a felony offense, carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison or significant fines.
Conspiracy Against the State: Conspiring to defraud or commit an offense against the state, a county, or a municipality is treated as a severe felony carrying fines up to $25,000 or imprisonment.Explore the full legal definition in the Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 Section 421.
In Oklahoma, grand larceny is a felony defined as the theft of property valued at $1,000 or more, or the taking of property of any value directly from the person of another (such as pickpocketing).It also applies to the theft of one or more firearms regardless of value.
Definition Under Oklahoma Law Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701, larceny is the taking of personal property via fraud or stealth with the intent to deprive the owner. Under Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704, it becomes grand larceny when:The stolen property has a value of $1,000 or greater.The property is taken directly from the person of someone else, regardless of how little it is worth.
The stolen item is a firearm.Penalties and Sentencing Grand larceny is classified as a felony, but the specific punishment depends on the value of the items taken:Value under $1,000 (or specific low-tier thresholds):
Punishable by up to 1 year in the county jail (which can sometimes be served on nights or weekends at the court's option), a fine up to $1,000, or both.Value between $1,000 and $2,500 / Firearms / Taken from person: Can be classified under lower felony tiers with prison terms up to 2 years in the custody of the Department of Corrections.Value $2,500 to $15,000: Punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.Value $15,000 or more: Punishable by up to 8 years in prison.
Additional Penalties: Convictions routinely require court-ordered restitution to compensate the victim for their losses.If you need specifics on a related charge, would you like to know about petit (petty) larceny thresholds or the difference between larceny and burglary in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Statutes §21-1705v2 (2025)Grand larceny is a felony punishable as follows: 1. If the value of the property is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00),
Defendant, a tow truck operator, was called by Johnson to retrieve a broken down trailer from a highway in McInstosh County, Defendant's tow truck was inoperative and he called Calvert to use his tow truck to go get the trailer.
Johnson stated that the trail belonged to him when, in fact, it did not.
Neither Henderson or Calvert knew that the trailer was not Johnson's and were not engaged in a conspiracy with Johnson to steal the trailer.
Johnson pled guilty pleaded guilty and was sentenced to TO CT#1&2 2YR S/S, CT. COST, 2YRS DASP AND COUNTS TO RUN C/C W/EACHOTHER. RULE 8 APPROVED.
Calvert plead guilty and was sentenced to a deferred sentence with the first six months to be served in the McIntosh County Jail on weekends with count two to run concurrently, but now claims the he had to plead guilty because the did not have the money to pay his lawyer to defend him.
Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 421, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, defraud someone, or obstruct justice, coupled with an overt act by at least one person to advance the plan.
Key Elements of the Law
The Agreement: Two or more individuals must form a common plan or mutual understanding to break the law, though a formal contract is not required.
The Overt Act: Talk alone is not enough; at least one person involved must take a concrete step or physical action to carry out the illegal objective.
Joint Liability: Once a conspiracy is active, every member can be held legally responsible for any criminal acts committed by other members in furtherance of the shared goal.
Penalties and Punishment
Misdemeanor Conspiracy: If the underlying goal of the conspiracy is a misdemeanor, the conspiracy charge is a misdemeanor.Felony Conspiracy: If the plan involves committing a felony, the conspiracy itself becomes a felony offense, carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison or significant fines.
Conspiracy Against the State: Conspiring to defraud or commit an offense against the state, a county, or a municipality is treated as a severe felony carrying fines up to $25,000 or imprisonment.Explore the full legal definition in the Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 Section 421.
In Oklahoma, grand larceny is a felony defined as the theft of property valued at $1,000 or more, or the taking of property of any value directly from the person of another (such as pickpocketing).It also applies to the theft of one or more firearms regardless of value.
Definition Under Oklahoma Law Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701, larceny is the taking of personal property via fraud or stealth with the intent to deprive the owner. Under Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704, it becomes grand larceny when:The stolen property has a value of $1,000 or greater.The property is taken directly from the person of someone else, regardless of how little it is worth.
The stolen item is a firearm.Penalties and Sentencing Grand larceny is classified as a felony, but the specific punishment depends on the value of the items taken:Value under $1,000 (or specific low-tier thresholds):
Punishable by up to 1 year in the county jail (which can sometimes be served on nights or weekends at the court's option), a fine up to $1,000, or both.Value between $1,000 and $2,500 / Firearms / Taken from person: Can be classified under lower felony tiers with prison terms up to 2 years in the custody of the Department of Corrections.Value $2,500 to $15,000: Punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.Value $15,000 or more: Punishable by up to 8 years in prison.
Additional Penalties: Convictions routinely require court-ordered restitution to compensate the victim for their losses.If you need specifics on a related charge, would you like to know about petit (petty) larceny thresholds or the difference between larceny and burglary in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma Statutes §21-1705v2 (2025)Grand larceny is a felony punishable as follows: 1. If the value of the property is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00),
Outcome:
Pending trial.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. K.L.H.?
The outcome was: Pending trial.
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. K.L.H.?
This case was heard in District Court, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Michael W. Hogan.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. K.L.H.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Greg Stidham. Defendant's attorney: Kent Morlan.
When was State of Oklahoma v. K.L.H. decided?
This case was decided on April 8, 2025.