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...
Disagreement among experts about use of drug-sniffing dogs
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...
An overview of what happens at an arraignment
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...
