Finding out that another state has issued a warrant for your arrest can be alarming. These warrants come up for a variety of reasons in Oklahoma, of which missing a court date and violating the terms of your probation are just a couple of examples. Regardless of why the warrant was issued, however, it’s important …
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Whether you’re moving to Oklahoma City, OK, or simply exploring different parts of the metro, neighborhood safety is likely one of your biggest concerns. While no community is completely crime-free, some neighborhoods consistently report lower crime rates than others. Below are some of the safest neighborhoods in Oklahoma City, along with communities that have historically …
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Having a criminal conviction removed from your public record can provide several benefits across many areas of your life. Here are three of the most significant.
Receiving an expungement in Oklahoma is an effective way to mitigate long-lasting harm from a record of a criminal conviction, as it allows you — as outlined by statute — to “state that no such action has ever occurred.” So how do you know if you are qualified to receive one?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a relatively common, but serious charge in Oklahoma. Furthermore, navigating through the process of a DUI arrest can be an extremely complicated endeavor on a multitude of levels. Have you recently been charged with a DUI offense? Keep reading to learn essential information about what you can expect as …
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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 …
Congratulations To New Partner, Benjamin Munda Overman Legal Group is proud to announce Benjamin Munda as the firm’s newest partner. Mr. Munda joined the firm as an associate in August 2020. “I am honored to continue my career in criminal defense as a partner at Overman Legal Group.” says Munda. “I’m eager to keep working …
HB2612 was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt but has been questioned and now challenged in court. By Matt Dinger (Published March 27, 2019) Five days after House Bill 2612 was signed into law, it has a legal challenge. The petition was filed on behalf of plaintiff Leslie Ann Collum in Oklahoma County District …
More than a year after 34-year old Army veteran LaRue Bratcher was arrested and charged with murder for shooting an attempted burglar outside his cannabis cultivation company, an attorney representing his high-profile case believes Oklahomans from all backgrounds can relate to his story.
Bratcher, a black man, was originally charged with second-degree murder after shooting 42-year-old Daniel Hardwick, a white man and the suspect in the attempted burglary.
