In February of 2019, a Shawnee police officer was placed on administrative leave after facing charges on interfering with an emergency call. The officer and his girlfriend were in a domestic violence…
Most people know of the crime Manslaughter. However, some people do not know that manslaughter can divide into “degrees” of crime. Of course, like any other crime, first degree manslaughter has to…
Oklahoma law considers manslaughter an 85% crime. This means that anyone with a conviction of first degree manslaughter must serve 85% of their sentence before having any eligibility for parole. On the…
Defenses for the felony murder rule in Oklahoma will vary based on the specific charges. The felony murder rule in Oklahoma holds individuals criminally responsible for a murder that occurs during the…
Being read your Miranda Rights is a crucial step in the detainment process. Named after the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966), Miranda Rights protect individuals from self-incrimination during interactions…
Felony soliciting prostitution is a serious offense in Oklahoma. Soliciting prostitution charges are severe on their own, and felony charges elevate the consequences significantly, leading to harsher penalties and long-term repercussions. Here’s…
Whether you can keep your CDL after a DUI is a common concern for truck drivers. For commercial drivers, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not just a piece of plastic, it’s…
To expunge a protective order means removing it from your public record, essentially “sealing” the record so it does not appear on background checks. In Oklahoma, individuals have the ability to seek…
Oklahoma laws protect motorcycle owners from unauthorized use of a motorcycle. This is true for many other states as well. For example, Austin police were investigating the theft of a police motorcycle. …
Police in Oklahoma can confiscate money during a traffic stop under certain conditions. This process, civil asset forfeiture, allows law enforcement to seize cash or property they suspect has connections to criminal…