Curtailing violent crimes is a high priority for law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma. Violent crimes come in a wide range of scenarios and circumstances, but typically there will be an assailant who has attacked another individual in some manner. In addition to...
Legal drugs and medication can still land you a DUI
When it comes to a conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicating substances, most people probably think of alcohol or hard drugs. But if the police pull you over for driving under the influence of certain medications and legal drugs – including...
What to do and not to do when pulled over by the police
Oklahoma drivers who are stopped by the police have various rights that they need to be aware of. It's a good idea to understand what you should and shouldn't do when you're stopped by the police so that you can prevent any actions that are not within your best...
What are your Sixth Amendment rights?
While it can be difficult to remember every single right that you're granted in the U.S. Constitution, the Sixth Amendment is one that you should pay particular attention to if you're accused of a criminal offense. Oklahoma residents who are charged with a crime are...
What are the types of DUI charges?
If you're arrested for driving under the influence in Oklahoma, you could get hit with a number of different charges. Each charge has its own set of penalties, so it's important to know what you're dealing with. Here's a rundown of the basic types of impaired driving...
You can get a DUI without drinking a lot of alcohol
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...
