2022 was a big year for Oklahoma criminal justice bills during the legislative session. Now that the regular session has adjourned, let’s take a look at three of the more notable bills introduced in February — and where they ended up.
Bank fraud, embezzlement, and forgery are just a few of the common white-collar crimes prosecuted in Oklahoma. Learn how these crimes are classified, what the punishments can be, and how to defend yourself if you’ve been caught up in a situation brought on by an employer.
Self-defense laws in Oklahoma have certainly evolved over time and now provide protections for justified lethal force in a number of situations. To better grasp self-defense laws in Oklahoma, one must understand the Castle Doctrine, Make My Day Doctrine, and Stand Your Ground Doctrine—and where things stand today.
Here’s what you need to know about each.
Those who find themselves facing drug trafficking charges in Oklahoma should be aware of the uphill battle ahead of them. This starts with first knowing the basic facts on what constitutes drug trafficking in our state and what the penalties can entail.
Despite some much-needed changes via criminal justice reform legislation and ballot initiatives in recent years, our state is still among the strictest in the nation when it comes to prosecuting drug charges. If you’ve been charged with a drug offense in Oklahoma, it’s imperative to know what you’re up against.
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?
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.
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.
