When the Stakes Are Highest, Experience Is Everything.
A felony charge is among the most serious legal situations a person can face. The potential consequences — years of imprisonment, substantial fines, permanent loss of civil rights, and a record that reshapes every aspect of life going forward — demand a defense that is strategic, aggressive, and built on deep knowledge of Oklahoma criminal law.
At Baysinger Henson & Cresswell PLLC, we represent clients facing felony charges across Northeast Oklahoma with the full weight of our experience and resources. From the moment of arrest through investigation, arraignment, pretrial motions, negotiation, and trial, we build a defense around the specific facts of your case—and we fight for the best possible outcome at every stage.
The outcome of a felony case can determine the entire trajectory of a person’s life. We carry that responsibility seriously.
When everything is on the line, the quality of your legal representation is the most consequential decision you will make.
The Importance of Early Representation
The earliest stages of a felony case—the investigation, the arrest, and the initial questioning—are often the most critical. What you say, what evidence is preserved or lost, and how your case is framed in those first hours and days can shape everything that follows. Retaining experienced counsel immediately gives us the opportunity to intervene before positions harden, protect your rights from the outset, and begin building your defense while the facts are still fresh.
Felony Cases We Handle
- Drug possession
- Assault & battery
- Domestic violence
- Robbery & burglary
- Theft & embezzlement
- White collar crime & fraud
- DUI
- Juvenile matters
- Probation violations
Our Process
Immediate Case Assessment
We review every available piece of information — the charges, the evidence, witness accounts, law enforcement records, and procedural history — to identify the strongest defense strategy available.
Pretrial Motions & Evidence Challenges
We file motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence, challenge procedural deficiencies, and work to narrow or dismiss charges before trial whenever the law permits.
Negotiation
We engage the prosecution with a clear-eyed, strategic approach—pursuing charge reductions, plea agreements, or alternative sentencing structures that protect your future to the greatest extent possible.
Trial
When trial is the right path, we are fully prepared—with thorough witness preparation, compelling legal arguments, and an aggressive courtroom presence built on years of trial experience in Oklahoma's courts.
