Legal Question in Criminal Law in Oklahoma

Charged with crime without evidence

I have been charged with maintaining a place for the use of a controlled dangerous substance. After a search of my residence, this charge was brought on the basis of ONLY a neighbor's testimony that she acquired a CDS from me. No evidence was found on me or on my property. My attorney says he is just waiting on a court date. Is there anything else I can do to correct this injustice:i.e., filing a motion, getting a new attorney, etc.?


Asked on 10/09/03, 4:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Herb Southern The Southern Law Firm

Re: Charged with crime without evidence

trust your atty. You paid him to do a job and you should let him do it. The wheels of justice do not move fast and this is another example of it. Patience can be a virtue here.

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Answered on 10/09/03, 4:22 pm
Terry Pierce Pierce Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Charged with crime without evidence

I know that you did not intend to subject yourself to textual abuse by asking a question on this board, so hopefully you can humbly accept this honest rebuke. You are every lawyer's nightmare -- the client whose first bit of nervousness leads to the "I can't trust the lawyer I paid, so i'll go behind him and maybe some shark (for free) will tell me what i long to hear" syndrome. If you have questions about how your case should be handled then give your attorney the first opportunity to answer them. If he doesn't say enough, then ask another question, and another, until you are satisfied. Set an appointment to see your lawyer and tell him what your concerns are -- don't go behind his back! One last thing. Typically, time is on your side so don't make your lawyer rush the case. Otherwise, you could be shooting yourself in the foot.

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Answered on 10/09/03, 7:04 pm


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