J. Patrick Quillian
Attorney At Law
Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Blog
Imagine a criminal trial where you are facing drug possession charges, yet the drugs are not part of the prosecution’s evidence. Chances are that the case will go your way since it may be hard to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The legal term for that is...
Embezzlement is a type of theft. It specifically focuses on businesses, and that theft comes from within. Although embezzlement could involve tangible assets, it usually involves someone taking money or other financial assets that they were not supposed to benefit...
A recent report into white-collar crime statistics sheds light on some interesting figures. Here are a few that are particularly worthy of consideration. Certain segments of society commit these crimes more than others do 93% of people convicted of white-collar crimes...
While drug trafficking is a serious offense with severe penalties, it is one of the most misunderstood drug crimes. Contrary to most people’s beliefs, drug trafficking is a little more complex than most other drug crimes. Thus, if you or someone you love is facing a...
Provided that you never have anything to do with drugs, the chances of being arrested for possessing them are pretty slim. Yet, there are, of course, exceptions. As with any crime, innocent people may be arrested and even convicted for things they had nothing to do...
As a business owner, you need to do all you can to gain a competitive advantage. Otherwise, you soon might not have a business at all. Yet, you need to be careful not to cross the legal line; otherwise, you could face serious white collar crime charges such as fraud....
If you suspect that you are under investigation for a crime, who you talk to and what you say could help or hinder your case. Knowing what you should and should not say and to whom will be crucial as you move forward. Anyone else related to the alleged crime It may...
If your job requires you to pay for expenses away from the office, your employer may give you a company credit card. If for some reason, they consider you have breached their trust with the card, they may report you to the police for embezzlement. Embezzlement is...
White collar crimes are one area where the border between legal and illegal can blur (in people’s minds, at least). “Borrowing” money with the intention to put it back later, overcharging to make up for something you lost out on or claiming more expenses than allowed...
People caught with drugs in their houses sometimes manage to overturn the charges by showing the police did not have a warrant and therefore did not have the right to enter. The police generally need a search warrant to look for evidence, such as drugs, on your...
