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...
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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...
What if co-parents disagree about where to enroll a child in school?
Sharing custody after a separation or divorce is often even more challenging than parenting together while in a relationship. Adults have less reason to compromise when they no longer share a relationship with one another beyond their obligations to their children....
Do you suspect your spouse of hiding assets?
When a couple divorces in Oklahoma, the court will divide the marital assets fairly and equitably. In order to do so, all the couple’s property needs to be accounted for. Therefore, a fair and equitable division isn’t possible if one spouse hides assets. What are some...
Identifying the roots of disputes in implied contracts
Implied contracts, though not formal, are a significant source of disputes in business dealings. These agreements are rooted in actions or circumstances rather than explicit, written terms. For instance, when a company consistently orders goods from a supplier, an...
What does it mean to commingle assets?
When you get married, both you and your spouse may have separate assets. These are things that you acquired before you got married, and you’re both bringing them to the marriage. Initially, these may be considered separate assets. But these can become marital assets...