Oklahoma has strict laws governing controlled substances prescribed by doctors and prohibited substances that no one can legally possess. People arrested based on allegations of drug offenses in Oklahoma may face penalties that include incarceration and fines. Most...
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How is embezzlement different than other types of theft?
In some ways, both embezzlement and theft are similar. They both involve a person taking money or assets that they are not supposed to take or use. Both are illegal and can result in criminal charges. But there are also some major differences between the two. One of...
What is false personation?
Identity theft comes in many forms under the law. As technology has become more sophisticated, the number of ways to “steal” someone’s identity and use it for fraudulent or other illegal activity has increased. One form of identity theft is known as “false...
Common examples of money laundering
You may have heard the term money laundering before and not given it much more thought. The truth is that money laundering is a form of white-collar crime used to make unlawful money look legitimate. Money laundering can be applied in various ways, but the principle...
OK authorities are cracking down on illegal grow sites
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...
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...