J. Patrick Quillian
Attorney At Law
As the saying goes, “Loose lips sink ships.” This phrase is particularly true when it comes to criminal charges. Talking about your criminal charges to the wrong people can have severe consequences, including jeopardizing your defense, damaging your reputation and...
Social media can be utilized very effectively in a variety of ways. It can keep families and loved ones connected across long distances. It can allow job seekers, companies and professionals to network at the click of a button. And it can assist those who are...
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...
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...
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...
In criminal law you will hear many different words used by lawyers, court staff and judges. Plea bargain is one of those terms, and it is a controversial concept in the law. A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and the prosecutor, where the defendant...
Some say money can fix anything. However, offering money to a law enforcement or judicial officer to avoid punishment can only worsen things. In Oklahoma, bribing an officer is a serious felony, and those who commit this crime can spend up to 10 years in prison....
Racketeering in Oklahoma happens when a group of individuals organizes and operates an illegal business. Racketeering cases can also involve the use of a legitimate business to embezzle money. Some of the racketeering-related crimes identified by the Racketeering...
Many residents of California have questioned the treatment of people of color at the hands of law enforcement personnel. Activists warn that the same level of scrutiny should apply to the prosecutors and judges who decide the outcomes of criminal cases. Activists...
An Oklahoma man who once owned a business that provided services to companies in the energy sector has been sentenced to 121 months in a federal prison for bilking his clients out of more than $4 million. After hearing testimony and arguments for six days in late...
