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…
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…
UPDATED JUNE 2020: In light of the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd (among others), people across the United States have taken to the streets to protest police misconduct and brutality. But whether you’re protesting or simply witnessing police misconduct on the street, it’s important to…
Being accused of a sex crime in the state of Oklahoma is serious, with far-reaching consequences to your personal and professional life. But sex crimes allegations also have some extra kinds of concerns that most other cases don’t have. Here, we discuss those issues and what to do if you…
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