When to Use Deadly Force in Defense of your Home in Oklahoma
Overview of Deadly Force The justified use of deadly force, self-defense, is a widely claimed, but less frequently adopted affirmative defense. Unfortunately, people that have used deadly force and taken another person’s life believe that the force they used was justified to defend themselves or others; only to find law…
Top-Rated Divorce Attorney in Oklahoma City
How to Protect Yourself, Your Assets, and Your Future in a Divorce. Get A Free & Confidential Divorce Consultation: You have worked for years to earn your living; however, divorce can and will put a financial strain on your estate and retirement plans. Whether you are facing division of the…
DUI Field Sobriety Tests and DUI Consequences in Oklahoma
Drunk Driving What is the Difference between a DUI and a DWI? A DUI is a crime that means “driving under the influence.” Influence in this context can mean alcohol, drugs, or substances which impair a driver’s ability to safely drive, to the point where the driver’s BAC level is…
McGIRT V. OKLAHOMA: FEDERAL CRIMINAL JURISDICTION IN NATIVE AMERICAN TERRITORY
McGirt v. Oklahoma “On the far end of the Trail of Tears was a promise.” Justice Gorsuch writes for the majority, and takes a strong stance in favor of the tribes who were promised land in Oklahoma in the 1830s: land which the Supreme Court deemed to be Creek reservation…
COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN OKLAHOMA
What is Common Law marriage? Common law marriage is a recognized form of marriage and is equally valid in Oklahoma as a ceremonial marriage. Neither type of marriage is better or stronger than the other. This means that two people don’t have to get a marriage license of have any…
Criminal Sentencing in Oklahoma
General Sentencing Structure The traditional sentencing method in Oklahoma occurs after a person is found to be guilty of a crime at trial or following a plea agreement. A judge or jury decides on a person’s innocence of guilt during the trial phase of the prosecution, and then makes a…
OBTAINING OR SAVING YOUR SECURITY CLEARANCE
Losing your Security Clearance will cost you your job, income, and your reputation. When you need a security clearance to work, you can expect thorough background checks into almost every aspect of your life: any investigations you have been subject to or apart of, your financial habits, any history of…
Should I Hire a DUI Attorney for a Firm Time DUI or will the Prosecutor give me a fair deal?
It doesn’t matter that it is your first DUI. It doesn’t matter that you have a clean driving record. It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 years old or 70 years old. It doesn’t matter, if you’ve only had a speeding ticket as an adult. Many, if not most of our…