If you can get through your whole life without having to understand the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony, then that will mean you have avoided trouble, but if you are facing the prospect of either a misdemeanor or felony charge, then understanding the...
Year: 2017
AG Orders Prosecutors to Seek Maximum Drug Crime Sentences
Being convicted of a drug crime in federal court has never been a good thing, but the consequences of a conviction will be a whole lot worse for defendants under a new policy ordered by new Attorney General Jeff Sessions, reversing the Obama-era leniency towards those...
Oklahoma Repeals Outdated Criminal Laws, But Still Among Harshest in Nation
Gov. Mary Fallin recently signed a bill decriminalizing conduct in a variety of areas in a rare move for a state with a reputation for not only having one of the longest criminal codes in the nation but also for handing done some of the longest sentences in the...
How to Protect Your Constitutional Rights in an Encounter With Police
Most people know that they have constitutional rights which protect them from the actions of police officers, detectives, and other government actors. And they may even know what those rights are while at the same time being unsure of how to assert them in an...
5 Ways You Can Get Out of Drug Charges
If you have been charged with a drug crime by a local, state, or federal prosecutor - or if you fear that drug charges are coming your way - it is natural to feel fear, anxiety, and confusion. You are definitely in for a legal challenge to defend your reputation and...
Can a Pending DUI Charge Be Disclosed to Your Employer in Oklahoma?
For some people, the most alarming aspect of a DUI arrest is the potential criminal penalties they might face. In Oklahoma, a DUI conviction can mean between five days and one year in jail, although there are legal strategies you can take with your attorney to reduce...
What to Do if You Have Been Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance
If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Oklahoma, then you are facing up to two years in state prison for a Schedule I or II controlled substance (other than marijuana), or one year in prison for marijuana or a Schedule III, IV, or V drug...
What is a Conspiracy Crime in Oklahoma?
One of the most misunderstood aspects of criminal law by those who have not worked in law enforcement or the law is that of the crime of conspiracy. Many people assume that if you just talk about committing a crime, but do not actually go through with it, then you are...
Schedule I Through Schedule V Drug Possession Penalties in Oklahoma
Below is a brief summary of the definitions of the various schedules, including examples of drugs within each schedule, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Schedule I: drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for...
What is Cannabidiol (CBD) and Is it Legal?
Depending on who you ask, cannabidiol (or "CBD") is either an effective medicine used in the treatment of epilepsy and other medical conditions or a dangerous drug with no medicinal value. Cannabidiol is one of the 113 separate cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant...