Oklahoma’s civil asset forfeiture policies empower law enforcement to seize cash as well as property. Â As long as law enforcement believes the money or property in question might be tied to criminal activity, these officials can confiscate it with ease. Â The state insists civil asset seizure is the best way…
It is surprisingly common for people to write checks even though their bank account does not have enough funds to cover the amount of payment. Â Some people intend to rip off others with bad checks. Others assume they will have enough money in their bank account before the check is…
If your home is searched for drugs, do not panic.  The assistance of a savvy attorney will make this unfortunate event that much less dramatic and worrisome.  Let’s take a quick look at the nuances of such searches and your best course of action. The Basics of Property Searches for…
Drug addiction is defined as a disease by almost all medical professionals and medical associations, including the American Medical Association. Unfortunately, in the eyes of the law, it’s treated as a crime instead of a public health crisis. In Oklahoma, however, there is some relief through the courts if you…
If you’ve been arrested or convicted of a crime, you have the right to petition the court for an expungement of your arrest or conviction. Typically, when an expungement is approved, this means that your arrest or conviction is sealed, or hidden from your criminal record. It doesn’t erase it…
Dealing with the police in any way can often be a stressful situation, especially if officers want to search your home, your business, your vehicle, or your cell phone. The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures, but how is unreasonable defined? Do you know your rights? When…
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