The legal system puts an incredible burden on behavior at the beginning of one of the hardest things you'll go through in your life. Your children, finances, and property are at risk. But you're still expected to make rational decisions. The first few months of divorce proceedings are imperative ...
Ever been pulled over for a traffic stop? If you haven't been, you're lucky; if you have been, you may have been wondering, "Can they do that?" or "Do I have to do what they say?" Regardless of whether you have or have not been pulled over in the past, there's a good chance you will be at some po...
After a divorce petition is filed, one of the first points of contention is custody/visitation of the children, and understandably so. While each case is unique and many exceptions apply, here is an overview of the general rules. The court won't make a decision on custody and visitation until 1)...
Each Oklahoma college and university has its own Code of Student Conduct. If you currently attend an Oklahoma university, you have likely agreed to and are bound by the terms of this Code and may face penalties for violating it. Though you agree to the code as a condition of attending your colleg...
Child custody battles can be a nightmare. Most of the time, parents cannot initially agree on the division of time with their child or children. Child custody issues and disputes can be complex in Oklahoma. It is imperative you retain the services of a zealous, knowledgeable, experienced, and d...
Finding yourself in the middle of drug trafficking charges in Oklahoma is undoubtedly a stressful situation, especially if you have been in trouble with the law in the past. In the state of Oklahoma, drug trafficking is one of the most serious drug crimes an individual can face. Drug distributi...
Making the decision to pursue an adoption in Oklahoma is certainly not an easy one. Oklahoma statutes are very specific regarding adoption and designed to govern the adoption process. An experienced Oklahoma adoption attorney will easily be able to educate you as to the adoption process and what...
Oklahoma law states that any married couple or single couple may be eligible to adopt a newborn. You can file for a petition for adoption in your local county or the county in which the infant resides. Overall, in the United States, there are two types of adoptions, domestic and foster. Dependi...
A criminal record can begin at any age, and for many people, it can be detrimental to securing jobs or a future with a clean slate. Whether you are convicted or not, at times, your history may continue to haunt your prosperity. Updating your record is to your benefit, the Oklahoma law states th...
It's important to stay informed when laws are changed, updated, dismissed, or implemented. And as of early this year, 2017, a pretty big change has been made to the drug possession laws in Oklahoma. It was a mess, as it was voted, then fought, then finally implemented, but eventually, the peopl...
Adopting a child is a beautiful thing, but it can also be a very stressful and lengthy process. In Oklahoma, the overall process of the adoption can take up to five years. Because of all the complicated obligations involved in adopting a child, many families turn to an adoption lawyer in OKC to...
It happens quite often that the terms theft, robbery, and burglary are used to imply the same thing, but contrary to the synonymic misuse of the three words, they actually have quite distinct differences in meaning. They do however have something in common in that they generally are associated im...
If you are pulled over in Oklahoma and accused of drinking and driving, it is likely that you will be asked to participate in various field sobriety tests such as a portable breath test. The majority of the tests that are given are actually even difficult for sober people to complete with 100% ...
There are many situations that domestic violence charges occur when they really may have not been entirely necessary. Things get heated, tempers get out of hand, often alcohol is involved, and fights escalate. And sometimes, in the heat of the moment, the police get called out of anger because ...
Being caught for shoplifting is one of the most embarrassing and stressful situations anyone will ever find themselves in. If you made a minor error in judgement and this is your first offense, you may have a few options. One of the most common cases we see at our Oklahoma criminal defense law ...
Adoption and guardianship fall under the same umbrella, but they are actually quite different. While both are designed to provide safe and healthy care for children, there are details surrounding both that you should familiarize yourself with. In the most basic sense, guardianship establishes a...
According to Oklahoma law, a criminal record can either be expunged or sealed under a specific set of circumstances. In our last blog, we discussed expungements in Oklahoma and went over some of the eligibility requirements that must be met in order for this to happen. Today we are going to loo...
In a nutshell, expungement is the process of clearing an individual's criminal record. The expungement process is a somewhat complicated one that differs from state to state and depends on the type of charge. There are of course some crimes that can never be removed from an individual's record,...
Making the decision to adopt a child and bring them into your home is one of the biggest decisions an individual or family will ever make. Whether you are interested in adopting a child through a local or international agency, or officially adopting a stepchild, there are a few things you shoul...
If you are an Oklahoma resident going through a divorce where children are involved, it is imperative you understand the state's child custody laws. Every state is different and understanding Oklahoma's laws can make a huge difference in whether or not you are able to see your children when the d...
Dealing with child support issues, rules, and regulations can be confusing and exhausting. If you have found yourself in a situation regarding child support, you might be asking some questions; if that is the case, you have come to the right page. Below, some of the most frequently asked questi...
Adoption is an incredible thing. Uniting families together and giving a child a loving parent is something to be celebrated. Many people have heard stressful stories about adoption processes, so there are some important things that you should know if you are looking to adopt your stepchild in O...
First off, you might be wondering what exactly falls under the category of assault and battery. In Oklahoma, a person that is considered guilty of assault, is one who threatens or attempts to cause physical harm to another person. Battery, on the other hand, is the physical or intended intentio...
If you ask a good majority of your average citizens, it is likely that they will confuse the difference between a DUI offense, and a DWI offense. Both are in the same category; in that they refer to driving while impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs. Frankly, it might also vary on your jurisd...
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs (drugged driving) or alcohol is something no one wants to go through. Many people think they are ‘fine' to drive after a couple of drinks, only be to be pulled over and end up behind bars. A DUI can be devastating and forever change...
