A Former Prosecutor Fighting For Your Rights In State And Federal Courts
If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asks someone why their tax submission is inaccurate, the person will probably say they made a mistake. If the IRS accepted it at face value, some would get away with intentionally paying less tax than they should. The crime of tax...
When someone gets arrested for a drug-related criminal offense in Oklahoma, they typically face jail time and other criminal penalties. Even those who avoid jail time will still have to worry about the consequences of a permanent criminal record. Drug offenses can...
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...
While not a crime of violence, white-collar criminal convictions can result in serious and life-changing consequences. Businesspeople and government officials can see their professional careers evaporate in a split second. While not as high-profile, white-collar...
These days, opioids like Oxycodone and fentanyl get more headlines related to arrests, addiction and overdose deaths. But a drug that has been on the scene for longer -- methamphetamine -- poses the greatest danger of all in Oklahoma, according to a recent news...
Gambling addiction cannot cause a car accident or make you seriously ill. But it can destroy your life just like an addiction to drugs or alcohol can. Compulsive gambling can wipe out your savings, damage your relationships with your spouse, family and friends, and...
It can be intimidating for any Oklahoma resident when law enforcement officers want to question them about a drug crime. It’s important to know your rights in this situation. Who might want to question you? In situations involving a suspected drug crime, different...
Oklahoma residents arrested on heroin charges should take the situation seriously. It’s something that urgently requires help and a strong defense. It’s important to understand the state’s heroin laws. What are the heroin laws in Oklahoma? Heroin is considered a...
A white-collar crime in Oklahoma is usually a nonviolent financial scheme committed by people in business sectors. Some examples of white-collar crime include money laundering and insider trading. Statistics put how prevalent these crimes are into perspective and...
White-collar crimes take many forms, and victims could suffer in numerous ways. Often, crimes involving fraud, embezzlement, and theft deprive people of their savings and put them in a terrible financial position. Prosecutions might increase in Oklahoma federal courts...
