If a police officer is going to pull someone over for the suspicion of drunk driving, they have to have reasonable suspicion that the driver is impaired. There are many ways that the officer can meet this requirement. Some of the most common involve watching the...
Year: 2018
Dealing with the long-term consequences of a DUI
Your semester at the University of Oklahoma is in full swing, and you are probably in a rhythm of classes, study, work and fun. No doubt your fun includes hanging out with friends, attending mixers and testing your freedom away from Mom and Dad.Unfortunately, if you...
Determine a defense strategy for marijuana charges
Many people think of marijuana charges as being minor. While it is understandable why this is a common thought, you should remember that these charges still have specific penalties here. On top of the criminal matters that come with this drug, there is also the...
Plea deal terms vary from one case to another
Many people associate plea deals with specific sentences. While this is one of the most common forms of plea deal terms, there are others that are also considered in many criminal cases. Anyone who is considering trying to work out a deal with the prosecution should...
Murder charges require a customized defense strategy
First-degree murder is one of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. It comes with the possibility of having to spend life in prison or being put to death. One thing that defendants must do in these cases is present their defense against the charges....
Failing a field sobriety test is easier than you might think
Whether you're heading back into Norman from Oklahoma City, leaving an OU game or simply heading home from your favorite restaurant here in town, a police officer may pull you over. If the way you were driving somehow aroused the suspicions of the officer, he or she...
Ignition interlocks are widely used in Oklahoma
A person who is convicted of a drunk driving offense might be told that they need to have an ignition interlock installed on their vehicle. This is a device that requires the driver to blow a breath sample into it. This is checked for the presence of alcohol. If the...
Address drug charges head-on
We recently discussed some points that Oklahoma residents might find interesting about marijuana. This is far from the only drug that is illegal in this state. For anyone who is using illegal drugs or using prescriptions that weren't written to them, there is a risk...
Marijuana is still illegal in Oklahoma
While many states in the United States are taking progressive measures related to the decriminalization of marijuana, Oklahoma hasn't followed suit yet. If you are caught with marijuana in this state, you can face criminal charges. Here are some things to remember...
Homicide charges include murder and manslaughter
When an individual dies at the hands of another person, the detectives over the case have to determine what happened. The circumstances of the case are used to decide what type of criminal charges the person will face. Not all homicides are murders. A homicide is...