Criminal Defense | Norman Criminal Attorney Blog

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Mar 2018

Does Self-Defense Apply to My Assault Case?

In Oklahoma, an individual who has been arrested for or charged with a violent crime , whether it be assault or a murder crime, can avoid criminal penalties if there is evidence to support the defendant acted in self-defense within the scope of the state laws. These laws provides broad protections for those who reasonably acted in defense of themselves or others. The Sooner State recognizes that ...

Posted By Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.

23

Nov 2017

After an Arrest: Next Steps

People who have never been arrested before might be incredibly nervous about what happens next. Being placed under arrest can be a stressful and scary experience, but it might help to know more about the process of a criminal case afterward. A police officer will arrest you and take you to the police station, where you will be booked. Booking involves taking your fingerprints, giving law ...

Posted By Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.

13

Sep 2017

How Long Should You Wait To Drive After Drinking?

While taking a cab or request a ride on Uber or Lyft are great alternatives to driving, sometimes people decide to still drive after consuming alcohol. So how long should someone wait to drive after drinking? Alcohol metabolizes at a rate of 0.015 of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) each hour, despite multiple physical factors such as age, weight, and gender. In order to determine the approximate ...

Posted By Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.

24

Oct 2016

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. ...

Posted By Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.

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Oct 2016

Breathalyzer Results Dismissed as Evidence in Oklahoma DUI Cases

Potentially thousands of defendants accused of driving under the influence (DUI) could get their driver’s licenses back thanks to a recent major decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court . On Monday, September 26 th , 2016, the Oklahoma Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Eric Sample vs. State of Oklahoma and Department of Public Safety due to an issue surrounding the way the state approved the ...

Posted By Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.

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Sep 2016

Can the Police Search Me Without a Warrant?

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states clearly that you (a member of the people) cannot be subjected to “unreasonable” searches and seizures that are not validated by a search warrant. Despite how tangle-free the wording is in the amendment, there is actually a great deal of wiggle room the police and investigators can work with in regards to finding evidence when and where ...

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Feb 2016

How Does Expungement Work in Oklahoma?

Is a previous criminal conviction preventing you from moving forward with your life? Are you being denied job opportunities or having trouble finding a suitable place to live due to your past? If a prior misdemeanor or felony conviction on your record is holding you back in life, you may be able to have your criminal history sealed or wiped clean through the process of expungement . What is ...

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Aug 2015

Understanding Aggravated Assault & Battery Charges in Oklahoma

According to Oklahoma State law, the violent crimes of assault and battery are actually considered two separate criminal acts . When assault escalates into a form of battery, however, the two are combined into an even more serious crime known as "assault and battery." This could be considered a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the individual circumstances of the case and claims. To understand ...

Posted By Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.