Many people who are facing arrest and/or investigation for a state or federal crime wonder how much they should tell their criminal defense attorney about what actually happened, for fear of endangering themselves, their family, or others who could be implicated in...
The marijuana laws are changing rapidly in many states, especially those in the western United States, such as California, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, where recreational marijuana is legal, and many other states which allow for the use of medicinal marijuana....
Guns and potential changes to state and federal gun laws are very much in the news these days. The “March For Our Lives” movement which has sprung up following the Parkland, Florida shootings in February 2018 is seeking more restrictions on the ability of...
Most everyone knows that Oklahoma has a DUI/DWI law which makes it a crime to operate a vehicle on public roadways when the driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08%, and in fact driving with a .08% BAC or higher is a crime in all 50 states. But what...
Under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all persons have the right to an attorney in any criminal proceedings. Those facing potential jail time in a criminal trial must be provided with an attorney, or they will not be able to sentenced by the state. To...
The Second Amendment gives all Americans the right to own and possess guns. And while using a gun in an act of unjustified violence is of course illegal and can send you to prison for many years, there are many ways in which using a gun without actually firing it can...
Gun Possession and Alcohol in Oklahoma While there are a number of laws related to gun possession in Oklahoma, it is worth noting here that there are several rules relating to guns and alcohol, as alcohol use is frequently connected with traffic stops. First...
We’ve seen it all on the cop shows: that moment when a police officer or detective cuffs a suspect and “reads them their rights.” Even if you’ve never stepped foot in a courtroom or police station, you know these rights include the right to...
One of the most common reasons that a person can end up going straight from the office conference room to the criminal courthouse is when a company suspects that person has engaged in embezzlement. The crime of embezzlement is essentially taking property that does not...
Tax season can be a stressful time of year, especially for independent contractors and business owners who are not W-2 employees, and are thus responsible for paying their own taxes. A high tax bill can deplete or even exceed the amount of cash on hand, and simply...
