Jacqui Ford Law

In everyday language, words like “robbery” and “burglary” get thrown around a lot, without much attention to what their strict legal definitions are. This is fine for kids who want to play “cops and robbers,” but in the legal profession, you have to be a bit more precise. This is…

The first thing you should do if you have an outstanding arrest warrant is take a deep breath. Just because there is a warrant for your arrest doesn’t necessarily mean the police are about to break down your door. With a confident knowledge of your rights and an experienced defense…

After being convicted of a crime, many offenders go to prison to serve their sentence. But after a certain amount of time, many of these offenders are eligible for parole. In Oklahoma, parole can be a bit of a tricky process. It’s important to have a lawyer on your team…

Thriller movies and cop shows are filled with people claiming “self-defense” after a crime, but how often does that really happen? If you really were acting in self-defense, is that a sufficient way to be found innocent? How complicated of a claim is it to prove? In this blog, we’ll…

Social services in Oklahoma exist to protect children from abuse and neglect.  Everyone throughout Oklahoma has a responsibility to report known abuse or neglect instances. But the big question for these individuals who report such behavior is: what happens after I report someone? This blog will answer your many questions…