Interfering with an Emergency Call often occurs in assault and battery crimes. Take for example the recent situation in Oklahoma City where a man was abusing his wife and blocked her from making calls to 911. The man was convicted on a Monday of abuse and interfering with an emergency call. On Wednesday, the man […]
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Gender Preference in Child Custody Cases
Gender Preference in Child Custody cases is an important aspect of family law in Oklahoma. It’s a legal rumor that mothers always get custody of their children. In the past, certain doctrines have preferred the mother. However, fathers who assert their rights can receive custody as well. In fact, courts have explicitly made a move […]
Oklahoma Comparative Negligence Doctrine
The Oklahoma Comparative Negligence doctrine can impact the outcome of your personal injury claim. Oklahoma’s Highway and Safety Office reports approximately 120,000 to 130,000 car wrecks each year. Nearly a quarter of these wrecks occur in the Northeastern part of the state. Unfortunately you may find yourself being a wreck in this statistic. It’s normal […]
Dividing Debts in an Oklahoma Divorce
Dividing Debts in an Oklahoma Divorce is a process that at times in overlooked. Given the emotion and general disruption surrounding an Oklahoma divorce people tend to overlook some of the debt. Our clients often wonder how property gets divided along with debts of the marriage. This is especially true for how debt is divided […]
Rape Convictions in Oklahoma City
Rape Convictions in Oklahoma City are serious and happen more than people realize. Recently, Oklahoma City is making top lists for violent cities. In fact, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a crime victim in Oklahoma City. This is 36% higher than the average for the rest of the state. Further, in […]
Prenatal Paternity Testing Explained
Paternity cases are those cases where a child is born to unwed parents. In this kind of case the question of whose the Dad is often raised. Also, in a paternity case there need to be a formal adjudication of the natural father rights to custody and visitation. Prenatal paternity testing is a possibility in […]
Homicide Crimes in OKC
Homicide crimes in Oklahoma have been steadily climbing over the last few years. In 2014 Oklahoma was the 10th most violent state in the U.S. and in 2016 homicides hit a decade high. As a result, many courts have started taking homicide crimes even more seriously than before. This article will explain the elements of […]
Second Degree Murder Charges in OKC
An Oklahoma City woman is facing charges on second degree murder after providing her daughter’s boyfriend with a Fentanyl patch, resulting in his overdose. The DA was able to charge her with second degree murder because she acted in a way that was “reckless” and “disregarded human life” due to the potential of death. Some […]
Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
Most Oklahomans know that committing assault and battery on a police officer is worse than a civilian assault and battery charge. However, not everyone knows the crime is a felony. Further, police officers, sheriffs, OHP troopers, and even Game Wardens fall under this protection—if they are in the line of duty. Let us explain more […]
Divorce Process
The Divorce Process in Oklahoma City can be daunting. Nobody goes into a marriage wishing it to end in divorce. Both parties face emotional effects, as well as financial. Our OKC Attorneys understand that going through a legal process when facing that much emotional fallout can be heavy. This article can help you to learn […]