Prosecutorial Discretion in Oklahoma
A dirty little secret in Oklahoma is that WHERE you get arrested is almost as important as what you get arrested for.... Read More
Basic Facts You Need to Know About Oklahoma’s New Drug Laws
Q: Is simple Possession of Illegal Narcotics (Drugs, CDS) now a misdemeanor? A: As of July 1, 2017, YES. Possession of small... Read More
Court Rules Oral Sex With Unconscious Person is Legal; Why This Was Correct
A few days ago, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled, essentially, that there is no law against forcible oral sex with... Read More
Policing for Profit
Did you know that law enforcement can seize your property and force you to go to court to get it back, even... Read More
Keep Your Mouth Shut!
When I first visit with a criminal client, I usually like to have a copy of the police report or probable cause... Read More
Incarcerating for Disease
Last week 60 Minutes had a fabulous piece where they interviewed Michael Botticelli, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, or “Drug... Read More
Why waiting for an expungement might make you ineligible…
In the past couple of weeks I have had several clients come in for a new charge. When I inquire about their... Read More
But I Thought it Was a Misdemeanor?
Oklahoma has several crimes that upon first offense are just considered Misdemeanors, but second offenses are potentially felonies. And the Oklahoma Legislature,... Read More
What to Expect In a Criminal Case
Many clients ask me at the beginning of their case what to expect, so here’s the basic process of a criminal case.... Read More