Craig M. Hoehns

I believe that everyone is entitled to high quality legal representation. Since the beginning of my legal career I have represented individuals accused of crimes and have built a solid reputation for my hard work and competence in that area. As a result, I have been trusted by my peers in the legal community to serve in board positions for local, state and national criminal defense organizations which provide education, training and other services and assistance for criminal defense lawyers.

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Oklahoma

Since 2007

10th Circuit

Since 2010

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma

Since 2020

• United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma

Since 2020

• United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Since 2010

Attorney at Law

Hoehns Law Office, PLLC

2011 - Current

Attorney at Law

Harris & DeLeon, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Defense Counsel

Oklahoma Indigent Defense System

2010 - 2010

Assistant Public Defender

Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office

2007 - 2010

Oklahoma City University School of Law

J.D. (2007) | Law

2004 - 2007

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Truman State University

B.S. (2004) | Chemistry

2000 - 2004

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2023

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2022

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Activities: Champion Advisory Board (2023-present)

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Activities: Criminal Justice Division; Law Practice Division; Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division

Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Current

Activities: Director of Publications (2011-2015)

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Committee for Uniform Jury Instructions

Committee Member

2011 - Current

Oklahoma Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

Activities: Criminal Law Section; Indian Law Section

Practice Tips: Have You Considered Conditional Examination?

The Gauntlet (OCDLA)

2013

The Winners Circle: Strategies for Winning in Federal Cour

2023

Federal Public Defender Organization Western District of Oklahoma

Firearms Law

2022

Western District of Oklahoma Criminal Justice Act Training Panel

White Hat Hackers and Metadata

2016

Robert J. Turner American Inn of Court

Election Law

2014

Robert J. Turner American Inn of Court

Q. What is the statue of limitations of 2nd degree burglary in Oklahoma?

July 10, 2017

A: For Burglary II, the statute of limitations in Oklahoma requires the prosecutor to file charges within three (3) years. (See generally Oklahoma Statutes, Title 22, Section 152: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=70298).

The time counting towards the three (3) year period only accrues if the accused is in the state; if the accused leaves the state or is not usually within the state, accrual of time towards the three (3) year period stops. (See Oklahoma Statutes, Title 22, Section 153: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=70299)

Q. If i got domestic violence charge 9 years ago and i just another one yesterday is it a felony

September 1, 2016

A: In Oklahoma, the answer depends on what happened with the prior charge as well as what the current allegations are in your new case.

If the previous case resulted in a conviction (time to serve or a suspended sentence), then the current allegation can be charged as a felony.

If a deferred sentence was completed on the previous case (resulting in no conviction) then an argument can be made that the new offense should be properly filed as a misdemeanor. If this is your situation, you should hire an experienced attorney to handle your case to make sure the case is handled as a misdemeanor. (Note: the law now treats deferred sentences on domestic violence offenses as convictions to enhance subsequent offenses to felonies; however, the law did not allow for that nine (9) years ago. An experienced attorney can litigate this issue for you).

If the new case involves strangulation, a sharp or dangerous weapon, or great bodily injury, it can be filed as a felony.

I encourage you to consult with an experienced attorney about your case. ... Read More

Q. What is the time limit and rules in Oklahoma for filing a second page (after former) on a new charge ...same crime.etc

August 16, 2016

A: Your generic question is too broad to answer without going on for several pages. When it comes to sentence enhancements (after formers), there are different rules that apply depending on what prior convictions or deferred adjudications exist for a charged individual and with what an individual is currently charged. Domestic Abuse, Protective Order Violations, DUIs, Drug Charges, Sex Offenses, Child Abuse, and General Felonies are all treated differently.

Your example of a manslaughter charge filed within 8 years after conviction of the felony of indecent exposure would be properly filed under the general sentence enhancement statute found in title 21 sections 51.1 and 51.2. See: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/deliverdocument.asp?cite=21+os+51.1 and http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/deliverdocument.asp?lookup=Next&listorder=379000&dbCode=STOKST21&year= ... Read More