Oklahoma state law uses a variety of criteria to determine if an incident involving physical violence can be classified as domestic abuse. For instance, the victim must generally be the abuser's spouse, parent or child. However, the victim may also be anyone who the...
Driver facing DUI charges for fatal accident
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol claims that a man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol caused a fatal accident. The driver is facing charges for a felony DUI and leaving the scene of a fatal collision, as well as two counts for second-degree murder. He was...
Man accused of stealing van also facing drug charges
Oklahoma police recently arrested a man accused of stealing a nonprofit organization's vehicle. He is currently facing allegations for eluding a police officer, unauthorized use of a vehicle and multiple drug charges. The van was also returned to the organization. The...
Driver Impairment Awareness Day is coming to Oklahoma
Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or cell phone usage can lead to accidents, serious crashes and even death. It’s important for officers to be able to spot the warning signs of impaired drivers and act accordingly. It’s also Important for...
Marijuana-related DUI charges are serious
Medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, which has led to an increase in consumption across the state. Despite the legality of consuming marijuana for approved medical purposes, many users are unfamiliar with the laws regarding drug consumption and driving. Because of...
Correctional officers facing drug charges
Two former correctional officers were recently arrested for allegedly taking part in drug activities at their place of work. The husband and wife duo are expected to have multiple drug charges filed against them, including charges for trafficking a controlled...
I was charged with domestic assault. Now what?
Domestic violence is an extremely sensitive matter that can be difficult to address. This is because domestic assault charges generally involve a significant amount of emotional upheaval from all parties, both the accused and the alleged victim/s. If you were accused...
Mother charged with DUI for single-vehicle wreck
Police in Oklahoma recently arrested a woman who they say was under the influence of alcohol when she lost control of her vehicle. Her child was apparently in the vehicle at the time. She is facing multiple criminal charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia...
Juvenile delinquency: 10-year-old charged in low-speed car chase
Police in Oklahoma recently arrested a child they say led them on a car chase. The young boy was arrested and transported to a juvenile facility, and is now charged with misdemeanor charges for trying to avoid the police and traffic violations. Dealing with matters...
Police file DUI charges against woman driving on rim of tire
A woman who was reportedly driving on the rim of one of her tires was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Police say this is the woman's second DUI offense, and she is also facing charges for transporting an open container, operating a...
