Case Review: State v. Hudson (2022 OK CR 28)
As followers of the Court of Criminal Appeals are completely non-shocked about, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals took away more rights... 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
9 Things You Need to Know Regarding Your Driver’s License After Sample
There has been lots of publicity over a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday, and much of that publicity has... 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
New Car Seat Rules
Another modification to Oklahoma Law that went into affect on November 1, regards car seats. KOCO.com ran a good graphic that showed... Read More
Texting and Driving
Beginning yesterday, Oklahoma became one of the last states to enact a law specifically banning texting and driving. Nevermind that we already... Read More
No Refusal Weekend
There has been some publicity regarding what is called a “no refusal weekend” in Norman tonight and tomorrow. Here is how it works: If you... Read More