Law enforcement officials must follow procedures and respect the legal rights of citizens, including before and during an arrest. If the police pull you over, knowing your rights can help you protect yourself. Furthermore, identifying rights violations can help you...
Criminal Law
The negative impact of a drunk driving conviction
Just like any fateful event, that one time that an officer pulls you over after you’ve had a few drinks can seem like a never-ending nightmare of consequences. Regret over what happened can snowball into a hopeless acceptance of charges and penalties. Before you know...
Why are wrongful convictions so common?
When a crime occurs, the accuser must provide evidence, such as eyewitness accounts or physical evidence, but what happens when the alleged perpetrator is wrongfully accused? The High Court notes that nearly 10% of people currently serving time in United States jails...
Avoid these critical mistakes after a DUI arrest
With an arrest on suspicion of DUI, you know that you are in trouble. However, you do not have to make the situation any worse by doing or saying anything that may antagonize the arresting officer. It is in your best interest to fully cooperate with law enforcement. A...
Can others drive your ignition interlock-equipped vehicle?
Oklahoma has some of the country's strictest drunk driving laws. Having a blood alcohol concentration over the state's 0.08% legal limit may land you in jail. You may also lose your driving privileges for violating Oklahoma's DUI prohibitions. In the Sooner State, a...
Enhanced DUI enforcement is coming on spring and summer holidays
As temperatures continue to climb, you may be planning some epic adventures for spring and summer. If your plans include drinking alcohol, you should begin to think about arranging a sober ride home. After all, Oklahoma has some of the country's harshest penalties for...
What do you need to know about jury selection?
With so much on the line in your criminal case, you need to be prepared to aggressively defend yourself from the get-go. This means knowing your rights when talking to the police and knowing the proper way to plead your case and negotiate on a plea deal. If your case...
Students with drug convictions no longer lose financial aid
If your child is about to graduate high school, you undoubtedly know how expensive a college education can be. In fact, according to Business Insider, the average cost of tuition at four-year state schools has risen by more than 8% in the last five years alone....
When are you entitled to self-defense in Oklahoma?
Whether in the bar, at a concert or even in your own home, you may find yourself in a physical altercation with another person. In the moment, when adrenaline is high and you’re throwing punches or firing shots, you may not be thinking of the legal consequences of the...
Were you pulled over in Oklahoma City?
Being stopped by law enforcement while driving in Oklahoma City can quickly lead to an investigation by officers if they notice anything unusual or illegal. Oklahoma officers are trained in alertness for criminal activity, and they use the "plain sight rule" that...
