Police officers in Oklahoma are constantly on the lookout for impaired drivers. If you happened to be one of their targets, they likely pulled you over and asked to perform a number of tests so they could check you for impairment. These tests are field sobriety...
Year: 2018
Norman police officers are on the look out for drunk drivers
Norman, Oklahoma, residents might notice more police officers than normal when they are out driving through New Year's. There will be DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the city. These are aimed at preventing the deaths that can come from impaired...
Inaccurate eyewitness identifications are very common
In a lot of murder and homicide cases, the jury leans heavily on eyewitness testimony. If someone who is deemed trustworthy says that a suspect committed the crime or was spotted at the scene, that carries a lot of weight. The problem with this is that studies show...
Laws take a harsh stance against deadly drugs used illegally
Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed. Each year from 2013 through 2016, the number of overdoses involving fentanyl grew by around 113 percent. This massive jump is one of the reasons why...
What is the administrative hearing after a DUI?
Being charged with drunk driving in Oklahoma is the start of a long process that might seem daunting if this is your first time in the criminal justice system. You need to understand that there are many things that happen with this charge. You aren't likely going to...
Domestic violence accusations are sometimes false
Domestic violence is often misunderstood. For the men and women who face criminal charges for spousal abuse, the underlying cause of the incident is often forgotten. Over the holidays, there are many things that might contribute to violent incidents. Trying to think...
Was the chain of custody broken during the investigation?
This is the digital age. More people have an online presence than ever before, and it only grows each year. This means that law enforcement officials have to adjust to these new circumstances.The nature of an investigation has changed since at least some of the...
Drug addiction often requires help for the user
Some people don't see why police arrest people for drug usage. After all, if they are adults, they should be able to use drugs if they feel the need. While this is true, the law says that possession of illegal drugs is a punishable offense. If you are facing this type...
Medical marijuana in Oklahoma has specific requirements
With the legalization of medical marijuana in Oklahoma, some citizens might be wondering what they can do to get their hands on some legally. There are many points that you need to know if you are ready to use marijuana to get relief from medical ailments.First, you...
Don’t get drunk at the office party and try to drive home
Now that the holidays are here, adults will head out to office parties and other social gatherings. You've probably heard the advice that consuming alcohol at an office party isn't really a good idea. Not only can having a few drinks lead you to act in an abnormal...