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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OKC Criminal Attorneys Discuss Domestic Abuse Charges
Domestic Abuse Charges in Oklahoma are prosecuted aggressively by the OKC district attorneys office. Recently an Oklahoma City area police officer currently faces charges on domestic abuse against her husband. The couple was in an argument, which became physical. During the physical fight, the police officer struck her husband in the head using a curling […]
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 […]
Workers Compensation and Independent Contractors
In Oklahoma, Workers Compensation and Independent Contractors status determines if you are covered under workers comp insurance. Oklahoma boasts of being the “Heartland of America”. This includes a large population of middle class and blue collar workers. Often, these workers will fall into one of two categories: an employee or an independent contractor. However, depending […]
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 […]
Oklahoma County Robbery Crimes
Oklahoma County Robbery Crimes are on the rise. According to city data, over 1,100 robberies occurred in Oklahoma City during 2014. Because Oklahoma County robbery crimes are on the rise, its also more likely a person will be misidentified by eye witnesses as a robber when he or she is not. Although it seems outdated […]
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, […]
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 […]
Oklahoma Holographic Wills Attorneys
Oklahoma Holographic Wills are legal so long as the will stratifies Oklahoma estate planning requirements. Because passing on is an inevitable reality, it is important to create a will to have your affairs prepared. Your surviving loved ones can follow your final wishes instead of having to go through a lengthy and often negative experience to […]
OKC Attorneys Discuss Making a Will in Oklahoma
Making a will is an important step in your Estate Planning goals. Nearly 250,000 Oklahoman’s between the ages of 45 and 65 do not have a last will and testament in place. As result, over $1 billion is left to intestate succession laws. Oklahoma’s intestate laws, while aiming to be fair, do not always reflect […]