When you decide to divorce in Oklahoma, you have to work out custody arrangements for your children and split up your property. Many Oklahoma families will also have other members that require their consideration. Cats, dogs and other household animals can be a major...
Year: 2022
Why would someone falsely accuse you of rape?
Rape is one of the most egregious crimes anyone can be accused of committing. And while a vast majority of rape claims are factual, a considerable number usually turn out to be false. A false rape accusation can have far-reaching legal and personal consequences. In...
Oklahoma still has – and implements – the death penalty
A number of states have outlawed capital punishment (more commonly known as the death penalty). A handful of others have moratoriums put in place by their governors. Other factors have limited executions in states where it’s still legal. Some death row inmates have...
What’s the role of field sobriety tests in a DUI arrest?
Police officers trying to determine if someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol will often start with a field sobriety test. The most common tests performed include the walk-and-turn test, the one-leg stand and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. To the...
How do you protect against a wreck with an uninsured driver?
As a responsible adult, you carry liability insurance on your vehicle, possibly much more than what the state requires. You may also engage in defensive driving tactics so that you don't have to worry so much about getting hurt in a car crash. The sad truth is that...
Signs of chest injuries after a car wreck
There are few things scarier than being involved in a road traffic collision. Not only are such instances traumatic, but they can also cause severe physical injuries. If you’ve been involved in a crash, one thing you’re going to want to be wary of is chest injuries....
How long do you have to file a car crash claim in Oklahoma?
Car wrecks happen all the time. If you sustain an injury and/or property damage in a car wreck that is not your fault, Oklahoma negligence laws allow you to pursue the liable party for financial restitution. However, while it can be consoling to know that you may be...
Swain Law Group Expands into Eastern Oklahoma
On June 1, 2022 the Swain Law Group officially opened a new office in Stigler, Oklahoma, completing a project that was close to 2 years in the making. Located at 105 E. Main Street in Stigler, the new Haskell County location will allow the firm to more easily accept...
The problem of traffic congestion, and why it matters
Driving through Stigler, you don’t usually expect to be involved in near misses or auto collisions. For the most part, people drive safely, and you know your way around enough to avoid heavy traffic or congested roadways. You can’t predict everything, though. A...
Breathalyzer testing can be inaccurate: Here’s how
If you’ve run into trouble with the law in Stigler, then you should know the importance of having a strong defense. As a part of your defense, you may argue that certain testing procedures weren’t followed correctly or that there were mistakes made that resulted in...