There’s a good reason why driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense in all U.S. states, including Oklahoma. An intoxicated driver would be too impaired to properly operate their vehicle, so they become a danger to themselves and others. While an officer...
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Limits on the damages you can receive after a car accident
When you're involved in a car accident, understanding your rights and the potential compensation you're entitled to is crucial. In Oklahoma, as in many states, car accident compensation laws are quite specific. To ensure you receive as much as is available for...
The serious crime of controlled substance theft
There’s more to Oklahoma’s schedule of dangerous controlled substances apart from illicit drugs produced by the black market. The lists also include prescription medications with the potential for abuse. Medications like Adderall, OxyContin, Vicodin, Zofran, Xanax and...
How does child custody and parenting time work during the holidays?
Navigating child custody and parenting time during the holidays can be a delicate undertaking. This is because the holiday dates don’t always fall on the same day of the week, potentially complicating the terms of the joint custody agreement. As a result, co-parents...
Touching an assistive device without permission – is it a crime?
It’s easy to take daily life for granted, especially when you have full use of your body to move around, speak, hear and hold things. Persons with disabilities and the elderly struggle with even the simplest tasks due to their conditions. But thanks to assistive...
Are DUI arrests more common around the holidays in Oklahoma?
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can cause a host of challenges for an individual if they plead guilty or are found guilty at trial. Oklahoma judges can incarcerate people or order them to pay significant fines after a DUI conviction. It is also standard for...
How to navigate the holidays when co-parenting with an ex
The holiday season should be a time for joy, celebration and togetherness. However, navigating through this festive period can be challenging for individuals who are co-parenting with an ex. If you could have it your way, you would ensure your kids have an idyllic,...
What is negligent homicide?
Driving under the influence (DUI) of either alcohol or a similarly intoxicating substance is a criminal offense because an impaired driver is a danger to everyone on the road. Intoxication affects a person’s ability to think, react and move, significantly raising...
Is robbery with a fake gun still a serious criminal offense?
Robbery may be a theft crime, but it’s also a violent offense. Unlike theft or burglary – where there’s no confrontation involved – a robbery involves directly taking another person’s property within their immediate presence by using force or intimidation. These...
What counts as illegal drug paraphernalia?
Like other U.S. states, Oklahoma has an extensive list of illegal controlled substances. The state prohibits the unlawful use of known illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. It also restricts the use of medications that carry substance abuse...