Expungement 101: How Does the Process Work
The law in Oklahoma requires that we give 30 days’ advanced notice of any expungement hearing to all interested parties.
Medical Marijuana: Can You Get a DUI From Taking Medicine?
If you do have one of these cards, you need to be very careful about using any THC marijuana, cannabis product, and operating a motor vehicle.
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Do You Have a Right to Remain Silent in Civil Court?
You absolutely can plead the fifth and the court cannot compel you to answer a question that might tend to incriminate you.
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The Real Problem with Public Defenders in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma as well as throughout the country based on the United States Supreme Court precedent in Gideon you have a right to an attorney.
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Oklahoma Constitution Provides a Right to Bail with Limited Exceptions (Art. 2 Section 8)
Oklahoma attorney explains how the right to bail is provided in the Oklahoma constitution, there are limited exceptions to that.
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What is the RID Program for Oklahoma Defendants?
RID is a program that you are entitled to if you’re a juvenile who has been ordered to stand trial as an adult.
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What is a PSI in Oklahoma Criminal Law?
It is when somebody has either had a non-jury trial where they’ve been found guilty, or they do a blind plea before the judge.
How Long is a Life Sentence in Oklahoma?
If the offense for which you’ve received a life sentence is not an 85% crime, then you’re going to be eligible for parole consideration.
When You SHOULD or SHOULD NOT Carry
If you are under the influence of any kind of an intoxicating substance, then you are legally barred from carrying a firearm in Oklahoma.
Concurrent v. Consecutive Sentences in Oklahoma
If you go to a jury trial and ultimately you are convicted on multiple counts, the jury will recommend a punishment.
Illegal Substance Caught at the Post Office?
Cops took the illicit substance out of the package and replaced it with powdered sugar in an attempt to bust the intended recipient.
What is a James and Harjo Hearing in Oklahoma?
Co-conspirator statements were made in the course and in furtherance of the conspiracy have a long-term view of being outside the compass of the general hearsay exclusion.
What is a Jackson Denno Hearing in Oklahoma?
The Jackson Denno hearing comes from the United States Supreme Court Case of Jackson V Denno, 878 US 368 case.
Can You Use CBD in Drug Court?
It’s prohibited their state policy for drug courts. And many of the local rules for drug courts also prohibit the use of CBD.
What is a Burks Notice in Oklahoma Criminal Law?
There must be a showing by the state that the evidence of other crimes is necessary to support the state’s burden of proof.
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What is a Bruton Issue in Criminal Defense Law?
Bruton issue in criminal defense, the name comes from the United States Supreme Court case of Bruton v. the United States.
Weapons You Can Legally Carry in Oklahoma
If you want to carry a firearm for self-defense, it needs to be a handgun, a handgun being defined as a firearm.
What is a Batson Challenge in Criminal Procedure?
Batson challenges. So what is that? Well, that is related to a criminal defense jury trial, and it’s during jury selection.
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What is a Brill Hearing in Oklahoma?
It is a hearing to determine an amount for a bail bond in order to be released from custody if you’ve been accused and arrested of a crime.
What is a 25% Crime in Oklahoma?
For those, you have to serve at least a third of your sentence before you’re eligible for parole. But, after that point, it goes down to 25%.
What is a 33 1/3% Crime in Oklahoma?
If it is not on the 85% list, then it’s going to be a 33 and a third percent crime if it was committed prior to November 1st of 2018.
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: What You Need To Know
This was developed in the Katz case that is used to underpin when you’re talking about a search that’s covered by the Fourth Amendment.
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