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State of Oklahoma v. Devon Lee Ratliff
Date: 03-09-2026
Case Number: CF-2025-5205
Judge: Lydia Y. Green
Court: District Court, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Oklahoma County, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Ryan Coventon
Description:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with larceny of merchandise in violation of 21 O.S. 1731 which provides:
A. Larceny of merchandise held for sale in retail or wholesale establishments shall be punishable as follows:
1. For the first or second conviction, in the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property which has been taken is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days, and by a fine not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00); provided, for the first or second conviction, in the event more than one item of goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property has been taken, punishment shall be by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days, and by a fine not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
2. For a third or subsequent conviction, in the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property which has been taken is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year, and by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00);
3. In the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property is One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or more but less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), the person shall be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20P of this title, and by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00);
4. In the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property is Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) or more but less than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), the person shall be guilty of a Class D1 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20N of this title, and by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); or
5. In the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property is Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) or more, the person shall be guilty of a Class C2 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20M of this title, and by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
B. When three or more separate offenses under this section are committed within a one-hundred-eighty-day period, the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property involved in each larceny offense may be aggregated to determine the total value for purposes of determining the appropriate punishment under this section.
C. In the event any person engages in conduct that is a violation of this section in concert with at least one other individual, such person shall be liable for the aggregate value of all items taken by all individuals. Such person may also be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 421 of this title, which shall be in addition to any other penalties provided for by law.
D. Any person convicted pursuant to the provisions of this section shall also be ordered to pay restitution to the victim as provided in Section 991f of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
A. Larceny of merchandise held for sale in retail or wholesale establishments shall be punishable as follows:
1. For the first or second conviction, in the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property which has been taken is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days, and by a fine not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00); provided, for the first or second conviction, in the event more than one item of goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property has been taken, punishment shall be by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days, and by a fine not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
2. For a third or subsequent conviction, in the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property which has been taken is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year, and by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00);
3. In the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property is One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or more but less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), the person shall be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20P of this title, and by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00);
4. In the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property is Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) or more but less than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00), the person shall be guilty of a Class D1 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20N of this title, and by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); or
5. In the event the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property is Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) or more, the person shall be guilty of a Class C2 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20M of this title, and by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
B. When three or more separate offenses under this section are committed within a one-hundred-eighty-day period, the value of the goods, edible meat, or other corporeal property involved in each larceny offense may be aggregated to determine the total value for purposes of determining the appropriate punishment under this section.
C. In the event any person engages in conduct that is a violation of this section in concert with at least one other individual, such person shall be liable for the aggregate value of all items taken by all individuals. Such person may also be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 421 of this title, which shall be in addition to any other penalties provided for by law.
D. Any person convicted pursuant to the provisions of this section shall also be ordered to pay restitution to the victim as provided in Section 991f of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Outcome:
HUDSON: COMES ON FOR PLEA AND SENTENCING. DEFT APPEARS IN CUSTODY W/ COUNSEL R COVENTON. STATE BY ADA CUTRUZZULA. DEFT ENTERS A NEGOTIATED PLEA OF GUILTY AND IS SENTENCED AS FOLLOWS: CT1: (10) YEARS S/S WITH THE FIRST (90) DAYS TO DO IN OK CO JAIL. C/C WITH CF-25-5494 CF-25-2698 CM-25-1457 CM-25-2580 CM-25-4094 CM-25-4107 CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED. DOC SUPERVISION. DEFT IS ORDERED TO PAY $50 FINES $50 VCA $50 DA FEE AND RESTITUTION. ALL COSTS DUE INSTANTER. COURT REPORTER WAIVED. ANY BOND NOT IN FORFEITURE, EXONERATED. COMMITMENT ISSUED
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What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Devon Lee Ratliff?
The outcome was: HUDSON: COMES ON FOR PLEA AND SENTENCING. DEFT APPEARS IN CUSTODY W/ COUNSEL R COVENTON. STATE BY ADA CUTRUZZULA. DEFT ENTERS A NEGOTIATED PLEA OF GUILTY AND IS SENTENCED AS FOLLOWS: CT1: (10) YEARS S/S WITH THE FIRST (90) DAYS TO DO IN OK CO JAIL. C/C WITH CF-25-5494 CF-25-2698 CM-25-1457 CM-25-2580 CM-25-4094 CM-25-4107 CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED. DOC SUPERVISION. DEFT IS ORDERED TO PAY $50 FINES $50 VCA $50 DA FEE AND RESTITUTION. ALL COSTS DUE INSTANTER. COURT REPORTER WAIVED. ANY BOND NOT IN FORFEITURE, EXONERATED. COMMITMENT ISSUED
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Devon Lee Ratliff?
This case was heard in District Court, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Lydia Y. Green.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Devon Lee Ratliff?
Plaintiff's attorney: Oklahoma County, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Ryan Coventon.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Devon Lee Ratliff decided?
This case was decided on March 9, 2026.