A 33-year-old man incarcerated in an Oklahoma corrections facility has been charged with running a methamphetamine and heroin distribution network from his prison cell. A federal grand jury indicted the man on multiple drug and conspiracy charges on June 4. The man...
If an individual claims that he or she is the victim of domestic violence, that person may be granted a temporary order of protection. The order generally prohibits the alleged abuser from contacting the victim in any manner. In most cases, only the judge who issues...
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a Stephens County man was intoxicated when he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed on the night of May 26. Initial reports indicate that the 59-year-old Duncan man’s Ford F250 rolled over about four times after leaving the...
With the enactment of a new law, certain types of charges involving allegations of domestic violence will now be classified as violent felonies in Oklahoma. This designation could lead to enhanced sentences with much longer prison terms for people who are convicted of...
When a traffic stop happens, a dog may sniff around the vehicle, and if drugs are detected, this can give law enforcement probable cause to search it. However, the accuracy of K-9 units varies for a number of reasons. For some people in Oklahoma, a dog may cause...
Individuals who are taken into custody for drunk driving will likely need to attend an initial court hearing. This proceeding is referred to as an arraignment, during which an individual will hear exactly what he or she has been charged with. The judge will also give...
As soon as the State of Oklahoma outlawed driving under the influence of marijuana, questions about marijuana testing became extremely important. Inadequate marijuana testing procedures can make DUI marijuana cases especially complex. Anyone charged with a DUI...
When a police officer believes that a person is driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer may opt to test that person's blood alcohol content, or BAC. In the state of Oklahoma, the legal BAC is 0.08%, but it should be noted that the effects of alcohol can be...
For Oklahoma parents and juveniles, accusations of illegal behavior can be difficult. It is important to understand juvenile delinquency. This generally applies to people between the ages of 10 to 18 who have been accused of a legal violation. Within the concept of...
If a person is arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma, they'll likely be taken to a local jail. That person might be able to secure freedom by paying a fee. The amount of the fee will either be determined by a set schedule or other factors a judge deems relevant. For...
