Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma is the highest court in the state for criminal cases. It reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure the law was correctly applied and that trials were fair. The court primarily handles appeals related to criminal convictions, death penalty cases, and post-conviction motions. It does not conduct new trials but evaluates whether legal errors affected the outcome of a case. Comprising a panel of judges, its rulings help shape criminal law in Oklahoma and ensure consistent, fair administration of justice in criminal matters.