Oklahoma City Legal Blog

Your retirement accounts represent decades of hard work and planning for the future, so understanding how Oklahoma law treats 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions in divorce is crucial for protecting your financial security. Key Takeaways: Oklahoma follows equitable distribution of marital assets, meaning retirement accounts earned during the marriage are subject…

Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can face. Beyond the emotional toll, the decisions you make during this process can have lasting financial consequences. At Cannon & Associates, our award-winning family law attorneys have seen countless cases where avoidable mistakes cost people thousands of dollars and years…

Being charged with a felony in Oklahoma can turn your life upside down overnight. If you’ve never been arrested before, the fear can be overwhelming—prison time, court dates, a permanent criminal record, and the risk of losing your job, professional license, or even custody of your children. What you do…

If you’ve ever watched CSI, Law & Order, or other criminal dramas, you may have wondered what actually happens behind the scenes before a criminal trial begins. How do criminal defense attorneys prepare for trial?What strategies matter most?And what really happens inside an Oklahoma courtroom? I’m John Cannon, a criminal…

What you say to the police can and will be used against you. And here’s the part most people don’t expect—it doesn’t matter if you’re guilty, innocent, or genuinely trying to help. The wrong words can still land you in handcuffs. Welcome to Legal Canon, where we break down complex…

One of the most common — and emotionally charged — questions people ask is this: “How can criminal defense attorneys defend people they know are guilty?” It’s a fair question. It’s also one that’s often misunderstood. In this article, we’ll explain why criminal defense attorneys defend guilty clients, what the…

Have you ever wondered how criminal defense attorneys actually get felony cases dismissed? It doesn’t happen by luck. It doesn’t happen by pleading. And it definitely doesn’t happen by waiting things out. In Oklahoma, felony cases are dismissed when defense attorneys uncover violations of constitutional rights, challenge illegal police conduct,…

Looking for and hiring a criminal defense attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming. Your mind jumps straight to worst-case scenarios:Will this cost a fortune? Does calling a lawyer mean I’m already in trouble? Am I going to jail? I’m John Cannon, a criminal defense attorney in Oklahoma and…