There is a serious drug addiction issue in this country. The men and women who are addicted will usually do whatever they have to do to get the drugs they need to survive. They aren't concerned with criminal charges or getting into trouble. The addiction has taken...
Year: 2018
First degree murder comes in more than one form in Oklahoma
When you think of the worst crime with the harshest penalties here in Oklahoma, you probably think of first-degree murder. Hollywood usually depicts this as a crime in which a person spent a significant amount of time planning the killing of another human being.While...
Is it possible to have a drug charge conviction expunged?
The mistakes we make during our lives can come back to haunt us in so many ways. Criminal convictions in particular continue to affect a person's life even after he or she has paid the full price as set down by the law and gone on to become a well-functioning member...
Oklahoma Expungement Laws Change on November 1st
On November 1st the expungement laws in Oklahoma will change, allowing thousands of people with a single felony conviction in their past to qualify immediately for an expungement. What is an expungement?Who Qualifies?Individuals with 1 prior, non-violent, felony...
Oklahoma drug charges: Warranted and warrantless searches
Undeniably, police officers have a great deal of authority when it comes to protecting and serving Norman, Oklahoma, residents. As American citizens, most people appreciate the hard work these officials perform every day. However, just because they are tasked with...
A brief look at self-defense and justifiable homicide in Oklahoma
The very idea of being responsible for the death of someone shocks and disturbs most people. Unfortunately, there are times when the unthinkable happens and a person must face murder or homicide charges after an unintentional death occurs.Like many other states,...
Oklahoma DUI charges: What does implied consent mean?
People who are stopped by the police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol may be asked to submit to a breath test. These motorists have an important decision to make at this point: Do they consent to the test or do they refuse?Oklahoma is an implied...
After a tip, Oklahoma police arrest 4 on gun and drug charges
Four Oklahoma City residents are looking at serious consequences after being arrested on gun and drug charges. Police officials say they received a tip on July 13, indicating that a possible drug house was operating in an Oklahoma City neighborhood. Based on this tip,...
First-degree murder carries heavy consequences
You may have few details about the events that led to your loved one's arrest, but you have learned police have charged him or her with first degree murder. You may understand what the charge of murder means. However, what is different about a murder charge that is in...
Finding the right lawyer to defend you against DUI charges
Not all partnerships are meant to be. This is true in your personal life and in your professional life. It is also true if you ever need a defense against DUI charges in Oklahoma. Sometimes, a defendant and an attorney are incompatible even though the lawyer has a...