How to Avoid Prison on Drug Trafficking Charges
Oklahoma and Federal drug trafficking laws are highly complex. One of the reasons why they are complex is because a defendant may be tried on the state or federal level, depending on the facts of the case. Getting arrested and charged with the offense of drug trafficking in one state…
DUI Defense and The Holiday Season
The holidays are one of the few times that almost every gets to rest throughout the year. Holidays are always merry with family and friends around. It is common for people to get carried away by all of these festivities, making them drink a little more than they usually would….
Military Divorce and Military Retirement: What You Should Know
As a serving member of the armed forces, there are some sacrifices that you are expected to make as part of the job. However, these sacrifices earn you a chance to enjoy some benefits – one of which is a military retirement. A military retirement is valuable to you and…
Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Plea Agreements in Federal Criminal Prosecution
The law surrounding section 11(c)(1)(C) grants the Court and the government, US Attorney’s Office, to separately or jointly accept a plea of guilty on criminal charges, while reducing the potential penalty imposed. Federal Criminal Sentencing Overview Federal criminal judges consider the United States Sentencing Commissions Guidelines as applied to the…
Resolving Holiday Custody Disputes in Oklahoma
Living by a visitation schedule is a difficult adjustment for recently separated parents and their children. During and after a divorce, it is crucial to develop a holiday custody schedule that allows reliability for children and parents. When parents establish an agreed holiday visitation schedule, both parents get to spend…
Oklahoma Divorce and Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce
Whenever we first meet with a potential new client that is facing imminent divorce, they often ask about division of property. Many people facing an Oklahoma divorce think of marital assets and ask “Does my spouse get half of everything?” This is an unfortunately common misconception about Oklahoma divorce law…
Child Support for Professional Athletes and Millionaires
Overview of Child Support Determinations Child support is paid by one parent to the other in a divorce or paternity case and the purpose is to provide for the needs and expensive of the child. In Oklahoma child support is calculated by on a statutory formula based on the spouses’…
Understanding the Military Divorce Process
Divorce is a difficult process both emotionally and legally. The legal issues, financial issues, and other decisions you will face during the process can be overwhelming. You can reduce your stress and save time and money by understanding the process of military divorce. The best first step is to hire…