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Oklahoma Victim Protective Orders

Rules and Process for Obtaining and Fighting a VPO The Victim protective order (“VPO”) is a tool in state court intended to protect victims of violence and harassment from assaultive conduct. A VPO in Oklahoma provides a legal process to protect both men and woman from abusive or harassing behavior…

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Do Expunged Records Still Show Up on Background Checks?

Having a criminal record has numerous negative consequences for your life, and it can make it difficult for you to move on from a past mistake. Fortunately, many misdemeanors and felonies can be expunged from your records, which means that they will no longer show up during a background check….

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Exercise Your Expungement Rights

In Oklahoma, it can be very difficult to obtain the employment and lifestyle you want, if you have a criminal record that is haunting you. When you obtain an expungement of your criminal record, it can greatly ease the burden of working towards a better life. At Cannon & Associates…

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Can You Still Fight a DUI if You Failed a Breath Test?

A law enforcement officer suspected that you were driving under the influence. You submitted to a breath test to avoid having your license suspended for no fewer than 180 days, and that breath test indicated you were intoxicated while driving. Today, your local DUI attorneys near Oklahoma City are discussing…

John P. Cannon Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Law

Mr. Cannon specializes in family and criminal defense law with the Cannon Law Firm PLLC http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/486610 EDMOND, OK, November 18, 2021, John P. Cannon has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value….

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7 Ways Dads Can Stay Connected to Your Kids After Divorce

For many divorced fathers in Oklahoma, it can be unbearable to forgive your ex-wife for filing for divorce or taking actions that caused you to decide to file for divorce. However, it can be done and forgiving her is an important to step to improving the health of your relationship…

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5 Ways to Avoid a DUI This Holiday Season

5 Ways to Avoid a DUI This Holiday Season Drunk-driving-related arrests spike up over the holidays, particularly around Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. And while fewer people were visiting friends, relatives, and local bars the past year, DUI accidents were still inevitable. Overindulgence during the holiday season often results in…

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10 Ways to Stay Connected to Kids after Divorce in Oklahoma

10 Ways to Stay Connected to Kids after Divorce in Oklahoma In most cases, people only consider the effect of a divorce on the couple. However, the children and the effect of the decision on them are just as important. Divorce affects children in a lot of ways. It can…