Most people understand that driving while intoxicated is illegal. However, many envision a driver that had a ton to drink and can barely function. The DUI laws are strict, and it does not take too many drinks to reach the legal limit. Plus, there are additional...
When and where can you legally act in self-defense?
As is the case with most people in Oklahoma City, you probably never envisioned yourself facing criminal charges. Then again, you also never anticipated being in a position of having to defend yourself (or your family) with force. Yet when placed in such a scenario,...
Oklahoma’s IDAP may help you keep your driving privileges
Driving under the influence is never smart. After all, if your blood alcohol concentration is above Oklahoma’s 0.08% legal limit, you are at risk of a DUI arrest. In addition to potentially stiff legal penalties for violating state law, you also face a variety of...
States upholding constitutional right to be left alone
Texans believe in their right to be left alone by authorities unless the police have a good reason to interfere. That is the essence of the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment. Police need to show a judge fairly strong reasons to suspect you committed a crime before...
Oklahoma releases more inmates after reviewing sentences
For people serving jail time in Oklahoma for low-level drug and property crimes, they may be able to seek early release based on the nature of their crimes. A law that took effect last November directs Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board to review the sentences of...
What happens when my teenager gets a DUI?
It is quite challenging for teenagers in Oklahoma or anywhere else in America to resist the urge to sneak some alcohol to a party. Unfortunately, they may be tempted to drink and drive, leading to them getting a DUI. While drinking and driving are illegal, are the...
People facing charges should ask about collateral consequences
Many people in Oklahoma understand that a criminal record may show up on a background check and affect the decision of an employer or landlord. However, these collateral consequences may be only the beginning when it comes to the long-term effects of a criminal...
Strong Defenses for Oklahoma DUI Charges
It’s understandable to be scared when you get pulled over and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), but it’s also important to realize that a DUI charge is not the same as a DUI conviction. You always have the right to hire an attorney and fight your charges...
Judicial Review Over Departmentalism
Who should decide what the Constitution’s provisions mean? In the 1803 landmark decision of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court held that it would make the final decision. This concept is called Judicial Review and is a bedrock judicial principle. Rightly or...
