Blog Posts in 2016

Avoiding an Oklahoma DUI Over the Holiday

Law enforcement officials are well aware that holiday merriment often means drinking spirits with friends and family, so they increase their numbers on the streets in search of those driving under the influence ( DUI ). If you are going to be visiting others between now and New Year’s Day, be aware that you encounter trouble with the law if you haven’t been careful. You might also be arrested ...

Overview of Drug Trafficking Penalties in Oklahoma

Drug trafficking is often regarded as the worst of drug crimes by law enforcement in Oklahoma. This is due to the fact that police see drug traffickers as the lynchpin in drug smuggling and trafficking operations. Arresting end-users accomplishes next to nothing, catching manufacturers and drug cartel leaders may be impossible, but convicting a drug trafficker is both effective and relatively ...

Harsher Punishments for Repeat DUI Offenders in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has recently updated its driving under the influence ( DUI ) laws and penalties with the enactment of the “Impaired Driving Elimination Act.” This new act, which became effective in early November 2016, shifts all DUI cases from the municipal non-courts into what are known as courts of record. To put it simply, courts of record can track cases between counties easier, allowing the ...

How Do Expungements Work in Oklahoma?

An arrest or criminal conviction can negatively affect your life long after your sentence has been served. Depending on the severity of the offense, a past run-in with the law can follow you around like a shadow and greatly limit your employment and housing opportunities in the future, as well as affect certain liberties such as your ability to receive professional licenses or hold public office. ...