Possession of a Firearm After a Felony Conviction

Possession of a Firearm

Possession of a firearm after a felony conviction is not allowed. Many gun enthusiasts know that Oklahoma’s constitution, as well as the Bill of Rights, provides the right to bear arms. However, the state legislature has the ability to regulate the “carrying of weapons” under the Oklahoma Constitution too.  So, the ability for the state […]

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Eluding The Police in Oklahoma City

Eluding the police in OKC

Eluding the police is a serious criminal offense in Oklahoma. This crime involves intentionally attempting to evade law enforcement officers who are signaling a driver to stop. The consequences of eluding the police can be severe, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the circumstances of the incident. Legal Definition of Eluding the Police Title […]

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Rape Convictions in Oklahoma City

Expungement and Pardon

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 […]

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Stalking Crimes Explained by OKC Attorneys

Stalking

Stalking is a crime that can occur against anyone.  However, the majority of victims are women.  Stalkers usually act on one of several emotions based on a real or imagined relationship with the victim.  These include:  extreme jealousy, need for control and contact, rage, and/or complete obsession. Stalkers generally spend an inordinate amount of time […]

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Defending Assault and Battery in OKC

Defending Assault and Battery in OKC

Defending Assault and Battery in OKC takes skilled criminal defense attorneys. On June 3rd, 2017 Oklahoma City police officers put a man under arrest for assault and battery.  The man went to the house of an acquaintance.  Upon arriving he demanded the owner of the house pay him $5.  The owner refused, saying he did […]

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OKC Attorneys Discuss Oklahoma Child Abuse

Oklahoma Child Abuse is a charge that the Oklahoma District Attorneys Office aggressively prosecutes. In May of 2017 an Oklahoma couple was placed under arrest for child abuse.  The woman’s two year old son had injuries consistent with prolonged abuse.  These include: 17 rib fractures, a partially healing left shoulder fracture, torn skin in his […]

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Drug Paraphernalia Laws in Oklahoma

Charges of possession of Drug Paraphernalia laws in Oklahoma can land you with a criminal record.  The moral stigma of drug related crimes often hurt people for their lifetime.  Okla. Stat. tit. 63 §2-405(B) states: “No person shall use drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, […]

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Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma

Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma are complex and serious in nature. Most people are aware of the death of former pop singer, Michael Jackson.  At 50 years old, the singer was found unconscious after receiving a dose of propofol from his personal doctor, Conrad Murray.  Propofol, normally an anesthetic for surgery patients, was negligently used as […]

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OKC Attorneys Explain Oklahoma City Violation of Protective Order

In Oklahoma City on October 19, 2016 the OKC law enforcement conducted a warrant sweep for offenders of domestic violence.  This is an undertaking by the force each year to gather all offenders on outstanding warrants and is part of the National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.  While the sweep was in process, officers put a […]

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Oklahoma City Burglary Attorneys Discuss Burglary Charges

If you’ve been charged with burglary in Oklahoma our Oklahoma City Burglary attorneys can help. In Oklahoma, first degree burglary and second degree burglary share some commonalities.  However, there are clear differences that could change a maximum jail sentence by up to 13 years.  Read on to understand the difference between first and second degree […]

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