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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…

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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…

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Defenses Against Drug Trafficking Charges

When most people think of drug trafficking, they think of scenes from a tv show or movie; however, in real life people are shocked to learn about the substantial penalties and prison time they may face as a result of being charged with a drug trafficking offense in Oklahoma. Time…

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How Do You Beat Drug Trafficking Charges

How Do You Beat Drug Trafficking Charges in Oklahoma? To beat a drug trafficking charge, first, you must understand what drug trafficking means in Oklahoma. The following is an explanation of drug trafficking in Oklahoma. Free Resources from OKC Criminal Defense Attorneys:  Have you or a loved one been arrested…

How Can my Victim Protective Order be Expunged

Victim Protective Orders (VPO) can have as great, if not greater a negative impact on your personal and professional life as a criminal conviction. Many employers conduct criminal background checks through OSBI and other databases on potential employees. Having a will VPO or Restraining Order may cause an employer to…

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Top Factors to Influence Your Oklahoma Criminal Law Case

Getting arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Oklahoma isn’t one of those problems that will go away on its own. In fact, leaving your criminal charges in the hands of fate can do you more harm than good. This is because the facts of the alleged case are…

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15 Key Steps to Avoid Prison on Felony Charges

The Felony Criminal Defense Attorneys at Cannon & Associates are FIERCE ADVOCATES for those facing the fear of losing their freedom. We have successfully defending many clients in felony cases across Oklahoma. Regardless of the type of criminal charge you are facing in Oklahoma, a felony is a serious matter…

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Drug Charges for Passenger

Can a passenger get a Felony Drug Charge? Introduction to Drug Charges in Oklahoma Oklahoma Drug Criminal Defense Attorneys at Cannon & Associates are FIERCE ADVOCATES for those charged with life-changing criminal offenses, including drug charges for Trafficking, Possession with Intent and Possession of Drugs. We have successfully defending many…