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September 20, 2022

Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon in Oklahoma

Assault and battery are two distinct crimes. Though assault is not exactly the same as battery, the two are commonly charged as a single crime of assault and battery. An individual can be found guilty of assault and battery as a single crime when an assault ultimately leads to battery.…

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Criminal Defense

August 23, 2022

Court Diversion Programs in Oklahoma

While it may not seem like it in criminal dramas or highly-publicized trials, there are more solutions to a criminal case that don’t simply involve fines or sending a defendant to prison. Court diversion programs are just one part of a multistage model of resources aimed at reducing Oklahoma’s increasing…

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Criminal Defense

July 14, 2022

Marsy’s Law Establishes New Rights for Victims in Oklahoma

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…

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Criminal Defense

March 15, 2022

Requirements for a Protective Order in Oklahoma

If there is someone in your life who is hurting, threatening, harassing, or stalking you, you should consider getting a protective order against them. After you petition the court and a protective order is granted, that person, as well as people acting on their behalf, must stay away from you…

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Criminal Defense Drug Laws

May 18, 2021

UPDATED: Oklahoma’s Current Marijuana Laws 2022

2022 UPDATE of Oklahoma’s Marijuana Laws: As of January 2022, possession and sale of recreational marijuana is still illegal in Oklahoma under Oklahoma Statutes Title 63 §2-101, et seq., also known as the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act. Possession of recreational marijuana can lead to a misdemeanor charge with a…

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Criminal Defense

March 9, 2021

The Difference Between Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in OKC

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…

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Criminal Defense

February 23, 2021

3 steps to take if you have an outstanding arrest warrant

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…

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Criminal Defense Uncategorized

January 19, 2021

Will a criminal record keep me from serving in the military?

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…

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Criminal Defense

December 22, 2020

The Parole Process for Oklahoma Offenders

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…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

December 8, 2020

Claiming Self-Defense in Oklahoma: What You Need To Know

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…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon in Oklahoma

Court Diversion Programs in Oklahoma

Marsy’s Law Establishes New Rights for Victims in Oklahoma

Requirements for a Protective Order in Oklahoma

UPDATED: Oklahoma’s Current Marijuana Laws 2022

The Difference Between Robbery, Burglary, and Theft in OKC

3 steps to take if you have an outstanding arrest warrant

Will a criminal record keep me from serving in the military?

The Parole Process for Oklahoma Offenders

Claiming Self-Defense in Oklahoma: What You Need To Know

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