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What Happens at an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) Hearing in Oklahoma

What Happens at an Emergency Protective Order Hearing in Oklahoma?

By Legends Legal MarketingDomestic ViolenceNo Comments

Have you been served with an EPO in Oklahoma? You have 14 days until your hearing. At that hearing a judge decides whether to dismiss the order or issue a final protective order, which can last up to five years. Both sides can present evidence, but the burden of proof...

May 12, 2026

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

By Legends Legal MarketingDomestic Violence, Self Defense, Violent CrimesNo Comments

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...

May 5, 2026

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

By Legends Legal MarketingCriminal Defense, Violent CrimesNo Comments

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...

April 28, 2026

A Brief Guide to Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma

By Jacqui Ford LawCriminal DefenseNo Comments

Being accused of manslaughter in Oklahoma is not something anyone can ever prepare themselves for. Manslaughter charges in Oklahoma carry severe penalties, and even an investigation alone can have life-altering consequences. At Jacqui Ford Law, an experienced Oklahoma City criminal defense firm, attorney Jacqui Ford represents individuals facing serious felony...

April 22, 2026

Essential Facts About Misdemeanor DUI in Oklahoma

By Jacqui Ford LawCriminal Defense, DUINo Comments

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma means operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A first-offense DUI (without injury) is a misdemeanor: jail time is 10 days to 1 year, and fines up to $1,000. Mandatory DUI classes,...

April 15, 2026

Can You Get Charged with DUI of Marijuana in Oklahoma?

By Jacqui Ford LawDrug Charges, Drug Laws, DUINo Comments

Oklahoma is a zero-tolerance state for driving with marijuana. Any detectable amount of THC in your system can lead to a DUI, regardless of impairment, though recent 2025 law changes have shifted focus toward actual intoxication. A first-offense marijuana DUI in OKC is a misdemeanor with at least 10 days...

April 8, 2026

What Happens at an Emergency Protective Order Hearing in Oklahoma?

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

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

A Brief Guide to Manslaughter Charges in Oklahoma

Essential Facts About Misdemeanor DUI in Oklahoma

Can You Get Charged with DUI of Marijuana in Oklahoma?

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