The suspected remains of a 56-year-old Oklahoma man missing since June 24 were found last week after police officers received a tip about his whereabouts. Upon arriving at the scene in Okmulgee County, officers confirmed that the victim was dead. While positive...
Year: 2018
Group wants special session to implement medical marijuana laws
Now that State Question (SQ) 788 has passed, making it legal for certain Oklahoma residents to possess and use marijuana for medicinal purposes, many are wondering what will happen next. One group in particular, New Health Solutions Oklahoma, wants the governor to...
Drugs that often lead to legal problems in college
College life: Do you have a love/hate relationship with it? If so, you're among thousands of other college students in Oklahoma and throughout the nation who say there are things they love about college and major downsides as well. Most students struggle at some point...
Should defendants receive a prison sentence for drug charges?
In a country full of overflowing prisons, this question has fueled many debates on the "drug war" in recent years. Prison incarceration has remained the standard for how courts and judges respond to drug charges. Because Oklahoma has the second-highest incarceration...
What visual clues does the police look for to make a DUI arrest?
As you may know, tests confirming the level of alcohol in your body are the most important pieces of evidence that could lead to a conviction on DUI charges. In Oklahoma, if testing proves that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures 0.08 or higher, DUI...
Intent to kill or malice aforethought in murder/homicide charges
Like other states, Oklahoma recognizes different kinds of murder/homicide charges. These include first and second degree murder, first and second degree manslaughter and negligent homicide. All of these charges are extremely serious and could cost you your freedom if...
Accurate marijuana intoxication tests are a long way off
After it became possible for police officers to test motorists for alcohol intoxication, many drivers learned to think twice about drinking and driving. Because drunken driving can be dangerous, this improved public safety for every Oklahoma resident. Marijuana...
Factors that may affect the accuracy of breath tests
Police officers have a duty to address any issues that may threaten residents of Oklahoma. Drunk driving is one such issue that can pose serious risks to the public. While it is right to applaud law enforcement personnel for trying to keep roadways safe and as...
Did your child get caught with study drugs?
As you sent your child off to college, you likely felt a great deal of pride. You could not wait to hear updates of how he or she was making friends, excelling in class and participating in a variety of extracurricular activities. After all, you wanted your child to...
Oklahoma teaching assistant arrested on drug charges at work
Arresting people on drug charges keeps police officers in many states busy. Because Oklahoma is a state that takes a harsh view of these offenses, Law enforcement personnel may place a high priority on drug crimes. While most police arrests do not occur to adults in...