Do I Really Need an Attorney for a Misdemeanor in Oklahoma?
Facing a misdemeanor charge? It may be tempting to go it alone, but hiring an attorney to represent your case can be beneficial in several ways.
Month: October 2022
Judge’s Misconduct Leads to New Trial for Convicted Drug Trafficker
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Ordered a New Trial Because of a Relationship Between a Prosecutor and Former Judge. By Andy Weber A man who is serving 23 years behind bars for drug trafficking will get a new trial. The opinion from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is more fallout from a sex …
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‘Stand Your Ground’ Law in Oklahoma Faces Test in Car Owner’s Shooting of Fleeing Car Thief
‘Stand Your Ground’ law in Oklahoma faces test in car owner’s shooting of fleeing car thief By Alexandria Williams A man who shot the person who was stealing his car over the Fourth of July weekend has been arrested for murder, putting Oklahoma’s “Stand Your Ground” laws to the test. The shooting happened off Southwest …
Testing Patterns
Despite protections, most employers will be able to drug test for marijuana if State Question 788 passes. By Ben LUSCHEN Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum. In 2012, Oklahoma passed the Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing …
Can I File an Excessive Force Lawsuit in Oklahoma?
Unfortunately, excessive force from a law enforcement officer is not a rare occurrence these days. Find out what qualifies as excessive force in Oklahoma and learn about the legal options you may have if you believe you’ve been a victim.