On the same day a new US President was elected, the voters of Oklahoma passed important criminal justice reforms which will reduce a number of crimes from felonies to misdemeanors and divert funds saved from not imprisoning felons to providing community rehabilitation...
Month: November 2016
How to Keep a Criminal Record Secret From Work
If you have been arrested in Oklahoma for a crime, then that record is likely available to your current or potential employer, even if you were acquitted of the crime or successfully completed all terms of your criminal sentence. Although some states do not allow...
My Girlfriend’s Parents Accused Me of Statutory Rape, What Should I Do
If you have been accused of statutory rape by the parents of a woman you have been seeing, you may be feeling scared, confused, and not sure where to turn to find answers. Below, we’ll take you through a few basics regarding statutory rape law that you will want...
How to Dress When Going to Court for a Criminal Trial and/or Hearing
The bad news is that you have to show up in criminal court for a trial or pretrial hearing. You will definitely be going before the criminal court judge who wields great power in determining whether the prosecution can proceed with its case against you and in what...