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…
As we all know, the police can sometimes have a reputation for being aggressive with protesters — especially protesters of color. At the Jacqui Ford Law Firm, we are dedicated to being LAWYER ALLIES to our brothers and sisters peacefully utilizing their First Amendment rights. We ourselves have participated in…
Domestic abuse is assault or battery against an intimate partner, family member or individual living in the same household as you. To better understand domestic abuse laws in OKC, let’s take a closer look at various terms in that definition of domestic abuse. What are the terms connected to domestic…
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…
The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects your right to protest or otherwise express your views. Local law enforcement cannot silence your protest, but they can place restrictions on how you exercise your free speech. Before organizing a protest or attending one, know your rights and…
When discussing false rape allegations, there seem to be two main camps of people. The first group is people who believe false rape allegations do not happen at all. The second group believes these allegations do occur, and the main reason they occur is that women are prone to lying…
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