As anyone who has been convicted of a crime can tell you, a criminal record can have seriously damaging effects on all sorts of things, from employment, to education, to housing. The good news is that in the state of Oklahoma, you can have your record cleaned up by “expunging”…
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…
At Jacqui Ford Law, some clients come to us wondering whether they can enlist in the military with criminal charges on their record. The answer, not surprisingly, is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Each applicant’s case is considered by the branch of the military the applicant is…
If you have been accused of a crime and convicted by a jury of your peers (or a judge) at trial, you have the right to appeal this decision and attempt to prove your innocence in another trial. In some instances, even if you are acquitted, the other side may…
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…
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When you’re caught in a tough situation, we’re here to help you get through it together. It’s important that you contact a criminal defense lawyer as SOON as you’re accused so that we can work together and try to get your charges dropped. We’re always available to talk, and we’ll always be honest with you.
