The Spectrum of Military Justice from Verbal Counseling to Prison
As a Judge Advocate, I am tasked with defending Service members through a wide range of legal processes and procedures that make up our military justice system, including the spectrum of employment law, administrative law, and criminal law. Free Resources from OKC Federal Criminal Lawyers: Our team of Your Fierce…
Criminal Military Proceedings: Pleas and No Thank You
In State Court proceedings a criminal defendant may enter a plea of no contest or an Alford Plea, in lieu of a guilty plea, and may be sentenced, while maintaining factual innocence. The Alford Plea originates from the 1970 United States Supreme Court case of North Carolina v. Alford, 400…
The National Trial Lawyers Announces John P. Cannon as One of Its Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Oklahoma
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that John P. Cannon of the CANNON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC in Oklahoma City has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Oklahoma, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their…
(Video) What Should You Do If You’re Pulled Over For A DUI?
Free Resources from OKC DUI Lawyers and Your Fierce Advocates®: Our team of Your Fierce Advocates® at Cannon & Associates is led by our founder and Army veteran, John Cannon. We are privileged to defend clients facing OKC DUI charges, Edmond DUI charges, and DUI charges across Oklahoma. We also fight for…
The Future of Criminal Jurisdiction on “Indian Land” & The 2018 Sovereignty Symposium
Last week I joined U.S. Attorney Robert Troester, Federal Judge Erwin, Oklahoma Solicitor General, Mithun Mansinnghani, and other distinguished guests on the Sovereignty Symposium’s Panel discussion of criminal law. The discussed centered on criminal jurisdiction on “Indian Land” and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Murphy v. Royal[1]….
What do I do if I’m arrested? (Video)
Getting arrested is a confusing, stressful, and a terrible experience that can bring up many new questions. It’s important you know your rights. It’s also important you have a strong defense attorney which can be the difference between freedom and going to jail. Free Resources from OKC Criminal Defense Attorneys: …
A Criminal Defendant’s Constitution
I often get asked, “Why do you practice criminal defense?” or “how can you defend criminals?” The answers is simple: to protect the Constitution, fight the power of accusation, and care for my fellow man. Free Resources from OKC Criminal Defense Attorneys: Have you or a loved one been arrested…
Welcome to Cannon Law, PLLC
I am excited to announce the creation of my law firm, Cannon Law, PLLC. Free Resources from OKC Criminal Defense Attorneys: Have you or a loved one been arrested in Oklahoma City? Are you concerned about your future following arrest in Oklahoma? Our team of Your Fierce Advocates® at Cannon &…