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Marsy’s Law Establishes New Rights for Victims in Oklahoma Criminal Defense
July 14, 2022

Marsy’s Law Establishes New Rights for Victims in Oklahoma

On November 6, 2018, the voters of Oklahoma overwhelmingly voted to pass Marsy’s Law.  With its passage, Marsy’s Law established a variety of constitutional protections for victims, including notice of the accused’s release and the right to be heard during any judicial proceeding. Given the shoddy care that many victims…
Sometimes a DUI is just a DUI– but sometimes it results in an Oklahoma murder charge DUI
February 8, 2022

Sometimes a DUI is just a DUI– but sometimes it results in an Oklahoma murder charge

Jacqui Ford has represented dozens of Oklahoma citizens facing charges for driving under the influence, or DUIs. In the best case scenario, these clients are able to get off with probation, a restricted license, and a small fine. But when tragedy strikes, the consequences for driving under the influence can…
Oklahoma City Police shooting: body cam footage and what it means for civil rights cases Civil Rights
June 22, 2021

Oklahoma City Police shooting: body cam footage and what it means for civil rights cases

On May 12, 2021, Oklahoma City Police Officer Daniel Lopez responded to a call in a northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood regarding a domestic dispute with Daniel Hobbs. The encounter ended when Lopez shot Hobbs multiple times, and he died from his injuries later in the hospital. Now that the police…
What Derek Chauvin’s conviction means for the future of police misconduct cases Civil Rights
May 19, 2021

What Derek Chauvin’s conviction means for the future of police misconduct cases

On April 20, 2021, former police officer Derek Chauvin, was found guilty on three homicide counts for the high-profile killing of George Floyd, in Minneapolis. We’ve all seen the video.  Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes, depriving him of his ability to breathe and tragically cutting his life…