Tracy Tiernan

Get a seasoned Trial Attorney to represent you in your time of need. I have been representing Oklahomans for more than 30 years who have been arrested for misdemeanor and serious felony Criminal charges or hurt in Car Wrecks, Semi Trucking Collisions or Workers' Compensation (or on the job) Injuries.

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Oklahoma

Since 1990

10th Circuit

Since 1994

University of Tulsa College of Law

J.D. (1990)

1987 - 1990

Southern Methodist University

B.A. (1987) | Political Science

1983 - 1987

Q. Should I go through state or tribal court for a misdemeanor charge in Oklahoma?

May 22, 2025

A: Depending upon the charge, there are benefits and drawbacks to each. There are many times when the decision is removed from your control, such as when the Tribal status is apparent after your arrest and law-enforcement directs the case to the Tribal COURTS.

Other times you may have to file a motion to have it removed from a state court because of the McGirt Supreme Court case.

Some people believe it’s easier to expunge records in state court, which can be a factor. You need to contact a seasoned criminal defense attorney who is also licensed in tribal court to discuss all of your options

Best of luck!

Q. Was it legal for police to search my vehicle in Oklahoma without consent after a canine search?

February 15, 2025

A: There are lots of factors that come into play in determining whether a traffic stop, search, and drug seizure are constitutional or unlawful.

Based on your brief recitation of these facts, they clearly had a right to engage in the traffic stop if your tag light is out. From that point forward, we would need more information to determine whether the police had a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity based on specific facts that might justify them engaging in a search.

As far as the canine participation, it depends on the length of any delay involved. Many times at tollbooth locations along the highway, officers have canines ready pretty much 24 hours a day. That makes these delays minimal and quick. Canine searches are relatively effective at alerting to drugs when you run them around a vehicle. But they are also known for false alerting.

You need to immediately contact and retain a seasoned criminal defense attorney and have them collect the discovery evidence as soon as possible to determine if you have grounds to challenge this drug search and seizure.

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Q. Due I need a criminal lawyer if I'm charged with a missdometor

January 29, 2025

A: Well, there are quite a variety of misdemeanor charges with which a person can be charged Anything from public intoxication up through possession of a controlled dangerous substance or assault and battery on your wife, husband, someone with eco you have been in a relationship or family member. The short answer is “yes” you need an attorney in most cases because you don’t want to take a conviction on your record for a crime that involves dishonesty (like stealing a candy bar) or domestic abuse. It’s usually better to hire an attorney if you want some assurance that you’re gonna get the very best level of hard nosed negotiation on your case to give you the best possible result.

Having said all that many of people do choose to proceed without an attorney either because they don’t care about their record or they simply don’t have the money to hire one. Most judges when you’re having trouble hiring a Most judges when you’re having trouble hiring, an attorney will offer you a “Pauper’s Affidavit” and you might get a free court appointed attorney.

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