Nearly every state in America, as well as federal laws, allow you to protect yourself from harm by another person. In general, self-defense is defined as protecting yourself from physical harm in a situation that otherwise could constitute a crime. For example, it is a crime to shoot someone else,…
In the state of Oklahoma, verbal abuse itself is not considered an act of domestic violence. However, there are times when verbal abuse does provide grounds for the issuance of a protective order. Because the law concerning domestic violence and verbal abuse is so complex, hiring an experienced Oklahoma defense…
Domestic abuse in Oklahoma can be either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Understanding your rights and what to expect when facing such charges is important. From our Oklahoma defense attorneys at Jacqui Ford Law, this blog will walk you through the various circumstances that can make a domestic abuse case…
Oklahoma State Vs. Federal White Collar Crimes There are a great many differences between Federal and State prosecutions, which an Oklahoma Criminal Defense Attorney like our team at Jacqui Ford Law could dwell upon for hours upon hours. However, for the sake of brevity, only a few items will be…
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…
Embezzlement in Oklahoma is a type of property theft that deals with violating trust (as in you were trusted not to steal). It is typically considered a “white collar crime.“ Contrary to popular belief, embezzlement is not limited to workplaces. It can be a family member who’s supposed to handle…
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