Oklahoma Criminal Lawyer

Oklahoma Lawyer Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams is an Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer with an office in Tulsa, but he practices all over the state of Oklahoma. Mr. Adams is an experienced trial and appellatte attorney who has proven time and time again that he has the ability and desire to win. He is the former president of the Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, a member of Tulsa County Bar Association and a former board member of the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association. If you are looking for an attorney who works hard for his clients and is not afraid to fight, then contact Kevin Adams. Mr. Adams works hard to provide every client with Individual attention and effective aggressive representation. Despite his experience and success, many clients are surprised to learn how affordable Mr. Adams services are.

Often times when a friend or family member is arrested a person’s first reaction is to pay a bail bondsman, to bond the arrested individual out of jail. There are many things a person should know before spending money on a bail bond.(Read an Overview of the Bail Bonds Process) Many people are surprised to learn that they can negotiate with a bail bondsman. Most bondsmen charge a 10% fee to bond an individual out of jail, but certain bondsmen will charge less. Also some bondsmen will accept a down payment of 5% and allow the individual to pay the rest of the money over time. Many bail bondmen are more willing to be flexible if a respected attorney is involved at the beginning of the process. It may also be possible to post a property bond and eliminate the expense of a paying a bail bond. Furthermore, individuals arrested are entitled to a bond reduction hearing where a judge could order the bond reduced. If a friend or family member is arrested feel free to contact Kevin Adams and he can assist you with locating a reputable bondsman. If you have a legal emergency, Mr. Adams is available 24 hours a day either at his office or on his cell phone. (Contact Kevin Adams) Mr. Adams will be happy to discuss your particular situation with you and give you advice on the best route to take prior hiring a bondsman.

Legal Information

Visit the Legal Information section for information on The Criminal Process, First Degree Murder, Oklahoma and Bail Bonds, Direct Appeals, Oklahoma Felony Process, the State Misdemeanor Process, answers to Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions, Civil Rights of Prisoners, Oklahoma Expungements,and Oklahoma Pardons. If you or someone you care about is supsected of a a crime be sure and read 10 Things Everyone Accused of a crime Should Know before you or they talk to the police. Review the Criminal Motions Brief Bank to find a broad variety of motions on issues arising in Federal and Oklahoma State felony, misdemeanor and appellate cases.

Recent Cases

March 2008 Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals

In this case in Tulsa District Court Mr. Adams represented a client who was accused of using a video camera to secretly video tape "up the skirt" of a 16 year old woman. In this case Mr. Adams filed a Motion to Dismiss and successfully argued, that to secretly video tape "up the skirt" of an unsuspecting woman, did not violate Oklahoma Law. The case was dismissed and the state appealed the ruling to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals; the ruling was affirmed. This case drew national attention and was featured in newspapers across the country and on the Fox News Channel. As a result of this case the legislature is changing the statute. (Read the motion that won this case) (Read the Court Opinion) (Read the article on the Fox News Channel) (Read the Article on MSNBC)

January 2008 Tulsa County District Court

In this case in Tulsa County District Court, State of Oklahoma v. R.H. Mr. Adams obtained the reversal of a conviction by filing a Motion to Arrest the Judgment in a case where his client, while beingrepresented by another attorney, had been convicted by a jury and received a 24 year sentence. Kevin Adams was able to get the conviction overturned without even having to appeal the case to the Oklahoma court of Criminal Appeals. After much legal maneuvering and filing several motions Mr. Adams was able to negotiate a settlement of the case for a No Contest Plea and a 6 year sentence, on a crime that did not require his client to serve the dreaded 85% of his time. Mr. Adams saved R.H. from spending approximately 12 years in prison.

January 2008 Tulsa County District Court

In this case in Tulsa County District Court, State of Oklahoma v. R.O. Mr. Adams obtained the reduction of felony shop lifting charges to misdemeanor charges after a preliminary hearing. Instead of facing a felony count that could of sent his client to the state penitentiary Mr. Adams's client now faces a misdemeanor count with a maximum sentence of 30 days in county jail.

November 2007 Eastern District of Oklahoma

United States of America v. Shannon Fry, 07-CR-47-RAW, In this case Mr. Adams represented Shannon Fry who was charged with conspiring to distribute over 200 pounds of methamphetamine worth an estimated 2 million dollars. Because of the quantities involved and Mr. Fry's prior record Mr. Fry was facing a sentence of 30 years to life in prison. Mr. Adams was able to resolve the case with a plea to charges of Money Laundering and Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering. The manner that this case was resolved will result in a sentence no greater than 15 years. The sentencing is on this case has not occured yet but Mr. Adams has already saved his client from serving an additional 15 years in prison.

August 2007 Eastern District of Oklahoma

United States of America v. Tylor Hix, 07-CR-025-RAW. In this case Kevin Adams and Gary Richardson represented Mr. Hix who was facing charges of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Robbery and Possession of a Machine Gun in Furtherance of a Federal Crime of Violence. The Possession of a Machine Gun in Furtherance of a Federal Crime of Violence charged alone carried a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in prison. (By law this sentence would of been served consecutive to the Conspiracy to Commit Bank Robbery charge.) On the eve of trial Mr. Adams and Mr. Richardson were able to resolve Tylor Hix's case for a plea on simple possession of an automatic weapon charge. The case was resolved with a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. The sentencing has not occurred yet but Mr. Hix is likely to substantially less than the 10 year maximum. In this case Mr. Adams and Mr. Richardson were able to save their client approximately 30 years in prison.

March 2007 Tulsa County District Court

In this case in Tulsa County District Court, State of Oklahoma v. Robert Singleton, CF-2006-5690. Mr. Adams represented a client who was charged with felony delivery of marijuana. After a conducting a preliminary hearing and filing a motion to quash Mr. Adams won a dismal of the delivery of marijuana charge by convincing a Tulsa County Judge that the state had failed to introduce enough evidence that his client had delivered marijuana.

Jury Trials

November 2005 Tulsa County District Court

Jury verdict of Not Guilty on the Charge of First Degree Murder in the case of State of Oklahoma v. Ernest Zollicoffer, CF-2004-2968. Ernest was instead convicted of 2nd Degree Murder and given 25 years. Ernest will be released after approximately 20 years in prison. Ernest was charged with strangling his former girlfriend . There was no doubt that Ernest was responsible for his former girlfriend's death, he testified that he strangled her. The issue was one of intent. This is a good result, a conviction on First Degree Murder would have meant a minimum of a life sentence.

September 2005 Tulsa County District Court

A non-death jury verdict. State of Oklahoma v. Christopher Lay, CF-2004-2320. Christopher Lay and his father, Wade Lay, were tried for the May 24, 2004 bank robbery of Mid First Bank located in Tulsa. During the robbery the security guard was shot and killed. There was no doubt as to Christopher and his father's guilty. Christopher testified during the trial that he attempted to rob the bank in order to obtain funding so that he could buy better weapons and kill those that he and his father felt were responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge. A list created by Christopher and his father that included United States Senators and Congressmen along with numerous law enforcement officers from the ATF and FBI. This list was seized by law enforcement officials and introduced during the trial. The objective of this trial was to save Christopher's life. After an eight day jury trial Mr. Adams my and his co-counsel, Rob Nigh, were able to save Chris's life. Wade received the death penalty. Mr. Adams did not represent Wade Lay.

November 2004 Tulsa County District Court

Jury verdict of Not Guilty on the charge of First Degree Murder and Second Degree Murder. State of Oklahoma v. Anthony Eric Kirby. CF-2003-5246. The state had 5 eyewitnesses. The only witness the defense had was Anthony himself. However, through the use of physical evidence, effective cross examination and logic Mr. Adams was able to prove that the state's witnesses were either mistaken or lying. After a six day trial the jury deliberated for an hour and a half before finding Anthony not guilty. This was a one of Mr. Adams most difficult cases.

October 2003 Northern District of Oklahoma

Jury Verdict of Guilty on the sole count of conspiracy. United States of America v. Carl Bailey, 02-CR-169. This case took three trials before it was finally resolved. The first trial ended in a mistrial. The second trial ended in a hung jury, 11 for guilty and 1 for not guilty. The third trial was a conviction. Mr. Adams only represented Mr. Bailey in the third trial. (Read the Tulsa World Article)

August 2003 Northern District of Oklahoma

Jury Verdict of Acquittal on the sole count of conspiracy. United States of America v. Jimmy Eugene Ritz, 02-Cr-120. This trial lasted three weeks. There were 10 defendants indicted all either plead guilty or were found guilty at trial except Mr. Adams client Jimmy Eugene Ritz. An acquittal in a Federal Drug Conspiracy case is a rare. This was a big win. (Read the Tulsa World Article)

April 2003 Mayes County District Court

Jury Verdict of Acquittal on the charge of First Degree Murder. State of Oklahoma v. John Edward Schoonover, CF-99-271A. Mr. Schoonover was previously convicted of First Degree Murder which was overturned on appeal. I represented Mr. Schoonover at the retrial and he was acquitted of First Degree Murder. He was however convicted of accessory after the fact of a felony and given a seven year sentence. Mr. Adams represented Mr. Schoonover on appeal and that conviction was overturned by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The state of Oklahoma dismissed the case against Mr. Schoonover and did not attempt to retry him for a third time. Mr. Schoonover has been released from prison.

February 2003 Tulsa County District Court

Jury Verdict of Acquittal on the sole charge of First Degree Murder. State of Oklahoma V. Ahmod Rashaud Henry, CF-2002-151. The state had 2 eyewitnesses that testified that Mr. Henry was the killer. However, through effective cross examination Mr. Adams showed their testimony to be untruthful. The jury deliberated approximately 1 hour after a week long trial before returning a verdict of not guilty. (Read the Tulsa World Article)

December 2002 Tulsa County District Court

Jury Verdict of Acquittal on the charge of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Child. State of Oklahoma V. Frederick English, CF-2002-2108. Mr. English was charged with two counts of Sexually Abusing a Minor Child, the Jury Acquitted Mr. English on 1 count and deadlocked on the other count 9-3 for Acquittal. The case was resolved on the deadlocked count with a no contest plea on an amended misdemeanor charge that did not require Mr. English to register as a sex offender.

November 2002 Tulsa County District Court

Jury Verdict of Guilty on the charge of First Degree Murder. State of Oklahoma V. Carl Dewayne Berry, CF-2002-1284. (Read the Tulsa World Article)

September 2002 Tulsa County District Court

Jury Verdict of Acquittal on all counts. State of Oklahoma V. Leandrew Charles White, CF-2002-401. Mr. White was charged with one count of Sexually Abusing a Minor Child and three counts of injury to a minor child. After a week long trial the jury deliberated approximately three hours before acquitting Mr. White on all charges. (Read the Tulsa World Article)

May 2002 Tulsa County District Court

Jury Verdict of Acquittal on the sole charge of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Child. State of Oklahoma V. Dannie Virgil Clem, CF-2002-6080. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes after a three day trial in reaching their verdict of acquittal.

Other Cases

June 2006 Tulsa County DistrictCourt

Death Penalty Case Resolved

State v. Jordan; CF-2004-2805. Alvin Jordan was charged with First-Degree Murder, Robbery, and 2 counts of Shooting with Intent to Kill for the robbery of First Fidelity Bank the murder of a bank teller and the shooting of the bank president and a customer inside the bank. The state filed a Bill of Particulars seeking the Death Penalty against Mr. Jordan. Mr. Adams raised mental retardation as a defense to the Death Penalty in accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Atkins v. Virginia , 536 U.S. 304, 122 S.Ct. 2242, 153 L.Ed.2d 335 (2002) and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals opinion in Blonner v. State, 2006 OK CR 1, 127 P.3d 1135, 01/05/2006. Through negotiations with the Tulsa County District Attorney’s office, Mr. Adams was able to save Mr. Jordan's life by resolving the case with a non-death plea.

Felony Dismissals

October 2003 Tulsa County District Court

First-Degree Murder Case Dismissed on Defense's Motion

State v. Mason; CF-2003-1612. District Judge Jesse Harris ordered the first-degree murder charges against Ronald Mason, Jr. dismissed after he agreed with the defense that there was insufficient evidence to order the case to trail. (Read the Tulsa World Article)

October 2003 Tulsa County District Court

Shooting Case Dismissed by State One week prior to Trial

State v. Henry; CF-2003-2669. A week before the District Attorney's office was going to be required to proceed to trial against a man they had charged and held for a 4 month period the district attorney's office voluntarily dismissed the charges. This was the second case I had handled for Mr. Henry in the year 2003. In February of 2003 he was acquitted of First-Degree Murder in case CF-2002-151 (Read the Tulsa World Article)

October 2003 Tulsa County District Court

Armed Robbery Case Dismissed on Defense's Motion

State v. Gibson; CF-2002-5476. District Judge Rebecca Nightingale ordered the Armed Robbery charges against Runninbear Gibson dismissed after she agreed with the defense that there was insufficient evidence to order the case to trail.

Find out if Someone is in the Tulsa County Jail or the Rogers County Jail

Most individuals arrested in and around Tulsa for felonies will be held at the David L. Moss Detention Center. David L. Moss is known is also referred to as the Tulsa County Jail. To see if someone is in the Tulsa County Jail you can check online or call (918) 596-8900. By checking online or calling you can learn of an inmates charges, next court date and the amount of his or her bond. For Rogers County Jail Inmates click here.

Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer: Kevin D. Adams

Whether you need an attorney for Tulsa County, Rogers County, Pawnee County, Okmulgee County or Muskogee County, or City of Tulsa Municipal Court, feel free to Contact Kevin Adams.

Disclaimer: Kevin D. Adams only provides legal advice after having entered into an attorney client relationship, which this website specifically does not create. Only after having entered into a representation agreement with Kevin D. Adams will an attorney-client relationship have been created. It is imperative that any action taken by you should be done on advice of legal counsel.* Because every case is different, the descriptions of outcomes and cases previously handled are not meant to be a guarantee of success.