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  • DUI’s and Your Commercial Driver’s License

    Don’t Risk Revocation of Your Commercial License A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Oklahoma allows you to operate certain types of vehicles over a specific weight and size, buses, and/or vehicles carrying hazardous materials. With a CDL, the rules and regulations are stricter and there are more specific laws applicable to CDLs than regular licenses. Obtaining a CDL gives automatic consent to ...
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  • Commercial Driver’s License: Traffic Violations

    Traffic Violations that Put Your CDL at Risk for Revocation If you are pulled over and are driving with a commercial driver’s license, there is much more at stake than just a ticket or fines. Many traffic violations put your commercial driver’s license (CDL) at risk of revocation. Don’t risk your license by trying to fight your charges alone. Let our team of Norman traffic charge defense attorneys ...
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  • How to Avoid Domestic Disputes During the Holidays

    The holidays can be a time of heightened emotion and tension. With family in town, pressure to entertain and stress for increased spending, there is an increased chance for domestic disputes as well. Unfortunately, sometimes a domestic dispute can evolve into a case of domestic violence. We understand that families can have a misunderstanding and accusations may arise out of spite, anger or ...
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  • Avoid These Common DUI Mistakes People Make

    Getting arrested for a DUI can be one of the most traumatic experiences of your life, no matter if it is your first time or your third time. However, since there are many pitfalls you could encounter that could lead right toward conviction, what you do after your arrest is the most important part of your case. The following are the most common mistakes people make after a DUI arrest: Speak to the ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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. What Happens After an Arrest? A police officer will arrest you and take you to the police station, where you will be booked. Booking involves taking your ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 ...
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