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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Clay Curtis, who has practiced law for about eight years, was named Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year.
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.
