Norman criminal defense blog
How the Covid-19 Stimulus Bill Impacts Divorced Couples
The new Covid-19 stimulus bill could create issues for Oklahoma couples and families in various phases of divorce and child custody.
The Swain Law Group Expands with Pauls Valley Office
With the opening of a new satellite office in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, the has expanded its services offered to residents in South Central Oklahoma, especially in Garvin, Pontotoc and Carter Counties. The ...
Sting Operation in Norman Leads to Five Cleveland County Sex Crimes Arrests
The Cleveland County District Attorney's office charged five men this week with lewd proposals to a child under 16 after a multi-agency task force operation. Cleveland County prosecutors allege Brayan Alvarado Vicente, 22; Devin Christian Clanton, 27; and...
Violent charges trigger many collateral consequences
When a person is charged with attempted murder, they should be presumed innocent until they are convicted in a court of that charge. Unfortunately, they will often find that they are facing collateral consequences that continue throughout the case and even once...
Impaired driving is possible from legal medications
People take over-the-counter and prescription medications without thinking much about how it will impact them. When one of the activities that you need to do is drive, you need to make sure that you don't have any medications in your system that will make this unsafe....
Drug crime charges require careful defense strategies
Drugs crimes are seen by some as victimless crimes since adults who use drugs willingly purchase them. This doesn't mean that the laws see the situation in the same way. For this reason, Oklahoma has very strict laws against making, selling and using drugs. People who...
Are breath test results always accurate?
While watching television or movies, you've probably seen the depiction of law enforcement officers utilizing breath test machines. Maybe you've even witnessed it in real life. It is that little box officers ask drivers to breathe into when they suspect them of...
What are the marijuana-related penalties in Oklahoma?
Many states have imposed a variety of laws in recent years largely decriminalizing the possession of recreational marijuana. This has resulted in many individuals receiving nothing more than a simple slap on the wrist and a fine for many small-scale drug offenses....
Release from prison after a murder conviction can be challenging
Being accused of murder is a life-changing event, but being convicted of murder is more devastating. A defendant in this type of case must think carefully about their defense strategy. This includes the purpose of the defense. For some, the goal of the defense isn't...
Alcohol monitoring is often required after DUI convictions
The court can place many requirements on a person who is convicted of drunk driving. Many people have probably heard of the ignition interlocks that prevent a vehicle from starting if there is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) percentage noted in a breath sample...
