Oklahoma Protective Order Violations

Summary

The user is dealing with a situation involving a protective order against her boyfriend, recommended by DHS to ensure the safety of her child. She is concerned about the consequences of violating the order before its served, especially in relation to her childs welfare. Additionally, the user has a bench warrant for failure to pay fines and appear in court related to a charge of possessing stolen property. She returned the stolen property to the police and informed the court about it.

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OK the other day me and my boyfriend got into a fight we were drunk and I went to the cops the next day everything‘s good we’re friends again then yesterday DHS in to work out to my house and she tells me that I need to get a protective order against him so they don’t take my kid which is crazy because my kid loves him and he loves my kidAnd I know he would never touch her but I went and found for one on her recommendation so I can keep my kid and they haven’t served him yet so since they haven’t served him yet can I take my daughter over to see him I know he’s not a threat but connect with that make DHS wanna take my baby if I go see him
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding protective orders and DHS policies in your area.
oklahoma
What is the age of your child? In Oklahoma, violating a protective order can lead to criminal charges, even if it's not served yet.
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In Oklahoma:

- Violating a protective order can lead to criminal charges, even if it's not served yet.
- DHS may consider it a risk if you expose your child to someone with a protective order against them.

Nearest court: Oklahoma County Courthouse, * Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK *, +* *-*-*.
Hello,I’m Oklahoma if I have a bench warrant and the cops knock on my door I don’t have to answer do I?
What is the bench warrant for? In general, if police have a warrant, they can enter your home whether you answer the door or not.
failure to pay fines & failure to appear
What is the amount of the fines and what was the court appearance for?

In Oklahoma, failure to pay fines or appear in court can lead to additional penalties, including arrest.
*$ fines & having stolen property in my possession
What was the value of the stolen property?

In Oklahoma, possession of stolen property can be a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the value of the property.
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What was the nature of the stolen property?

In Oklahoma, possession of stolen property valued under $* is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a fine up to $*,*.
Furniture
What type of furniture was it and how did it come into your possession? In Oklahoma, knowingly concealing stolen property is a crime.
i bought a massage chair from a guy and it turned out to be stolen
Did you know the chair was stolen when you bought it? In general, unknowingly buying stolen goods isn't a crime, but knowingly buying them is.
no
Did you provide any evidence to the court showing that you were unaware the chair was stolen when you bought it?
i didn’t have anything besides my word
What steps have you taken since discovering the chair was stolen?
I already have it back
What do you mean by "I already have it back"? Did you return the chair to its rightful owner or did you mean something else?
gave it back
Did you inform the police or the court that you returned the stolen property?
gave
Who did you return the stolen property to?
police
What was the police's response when you returned the stolen property?
He thanked me
Did the police provide you with any documentation or receipt when you returned the stolen property?
no
Did you inform the court about returning the stolen property to the police?
yes
What was the court's response when you informed them about returning the stolen property to the police?