It’s estimated that Oklahoma marijuana farms are producing 64 times more product than there is (legal) demand for the goods within this state. (In fact, there’s one commercial grow operation here for every 56 people who have a medical marijuana card.) Where is all...
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What you don’t know about street drugs could escalate potential drug charges
Acquiring prohibited or controlled substances in Oklahoma usually means that someone has a connection to the unregulated market. They have a friend, coworker or acquaintance who provides certain substances on demand, usually for a price. Anyone who is purchasing...
Is eyewitness testimony reliable?
Your memory probably feels like a video camera. If someone asks you what you did during the day or what you ate for your last meal, you can think back on those events. You feel like you remember them flawlessly because they happened to you, so your brain recorded the...
How legal acts can become crimes in a conspiracy
There’s been a lot of coverage in the news lately about crimes involving conspiracy on both the state and federal levels. So, now is a good time to review how legal acts can get one into trouble and charged with the crime of conspiracy here in Oklahoma. It can be hard...
Criminal defendants: Are you being watched?
If you have been accused of criminal wrongdoing, you may be feeling pretty paranoid at the moment. That’s understandable, as your decisions are currently being scrutinized by the government and you’re at risk of incurring any number of consequences as a result of your...
Can police arrest a driver for drugs hidden in their vehicle?
Many people in Oklahoma think of traffic stops as inconvenient and frustrating. They know that police officers often write expensive tickets that may increase how much they have to pay for insurance over what seems like a minor traffic infraction. However, the most...
How long does marijuana show up in a test?
In Oklahoma, medical marijuana is legal. However, voters have not yet decided to make recreational marijuana legal, as has happened in many other states. For instance, Colorado has had legal recreational marijuana for a decade and many other states have also...
How to challenge bank fraud charges in Oklahoma
Bank fraud charges are serious offenses with severe legal consequences in Oklahoma. If you face this charge, it can be confusing and stressful. Bank fraud charges include any criminal offense that involves deceptive practices or fraudulent schemes to acquire money,...
When can you be charged with bankruptcy fraud?
When you are in financial distress, one of the options you may consider is declaring bankruptcy. Ideally, personal bankruptcy can help you to restructure your debts or have them forgiven. But while bankruptcy can be a great idea if you are unable to pay off your...
What are aggravating factors in Oklahoma drug cases?
Drug charges in Oklahoma, like other states, can be very serious. A conviction for a crime like drug possession can turn have a lasting impact on your life. Your drug possession charge can be worsened by the presence of aggravating factors in your case. If you are...