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Can Text Messages and Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Domestic Violence Case in Oklahoma?
Can Text Messages and Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Domestic Violence Case in Oklahoma? Domestic Violence
May 19, 2026

Can Text Messages and Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Domestic Violence Case in Oklahoma?

Yes, text messages and social media can be used as evidence in an Oklahoma domestic violence case. Your own messages are almost always admissible against you, but digital evidence can also support your defense if it shows the other party initiated contact, made threats, or contradicted their own account. Do…
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How Mental Health Can Be Raised as a Defense in an Oklahoma Murder Case Domestic ViolenceSelf DefenseViolent Crimes
May 5, 2026

How Mental Health Can Be Raised as a Defense in an Oklahoma Murder Case

If you or someone you love is facing murder charges, mental health may play a significant role in the defense. From the insanity defense to competency evaluations, Oklahoma law recognizes that a person's mental state at the time of an alleged crime matters, and it can affect everything from the…
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What Is “Heat of Passion” Manslaughter Under Oklahoma Law? Criminal DefenseViolent Crimes
April 28, 2026

What Is “Heat of Passion” Manslaughter Under Oklahoma Law?

In Oklahoma, first-degree manslaughter can include killings done “in a heat of passion." In practical terms, this means a person killed someone during a sudden, intense emotional reaction (often called a “crime of passion”) rather than from a calm, deliberate plan. At Jacqui Ford Law in Oklahoma City, our criminal…
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