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Criminal Defense

August 4, 2017

What to do when you’ve been wrongfully accused of a crime?

We hear all the time about innocent people spending years, decades even, behind bars for a crime they did not commit. But what if you end up in a situation where you are the one who is wrongfully accused? There are several things you should do in the aftermath of…

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Criminal Defense

July 28, 2017

What are the Criminal Statute of Limitations in Oklahoma

If someone is accused of a crime, then it’s the job of criminal prosecutors to take all of the evidence from police and bring formal charges against the accused if there’s enough evidence that a crime occurred. From there, it could go to a plea agreement or a trial, but…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

May 5, 2017

Understanding the difference between Civil and Criminal Law

In the United States, our legal system is divided into two types of cases: criminal and civil. They are very different. Criminal cases are crimes against the state, and thus are prosecuted by the government accusing you of the offense. Civil cases, on the other hand, generally are considered…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

April 28, 2017

Plea bargains explained

You’ve heard it on television, and you might know someone in real life who has gone through a plea bargain in court. A lot of criminal court cases are settled out of court if both sides can reach an agreement on the punishment. This is called a plea bargain. More…

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Criminal Defense

February 22, 2017

Revenge porn law in Oklahoma

It’s not uncommon in modern society for couples in a sexual relationship to somehow document their sexual activity together (via text, video, etc.). But an increasing trend is the use of those images or videos as revenge after someone has been dumped, cheated on, or otherwise been dissatisfied with the…

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Criminal Defense Drug Charges

July 5, 2016

Prescription Drug Fraud In Oklahoma

Oklahoma sure does have a lot of problems lately. We’re running low on cash, it’s hotter than hades, and our poor schools could use some help. Another problem on the list most Oklahomans aren’t aware of is prescription drug fraud. We rank at the top of the list when it…

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Criminal Defense Info Articles

June 13, 2016

Death Penalty Debacle

Oklahoma’s problems with the death penalty have been well documented and pervasive. After multiple botched executions and a last-minute stay of execution from the Governor, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt launch a full scale investigation into the issue. What this investigation found was incredibly disturbing and embarrassing. Among other widespread…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

June 8, 2016

What to do if You’re Innocent

Every prosecutor in the history of prosecutors has filed charges against an innocent person. It’s not that every prosecutor is incompetent, it’s that they typically have limited information when making the final decision. Often the police report is the only piece of evidence or information they have access to. This…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

February 12, 2016

You Get One Phone Call

Well actually, once you’re in jail you can call more than one person, but it’ll cost you. If you want to talk to someone who is locked up you better be ready to pay. The Department of Corrections can’t afford to pay the phone bills for every inmate, so that…

Jacqui Ford Law

Criminal Defense

February 5, 2016

A Preliminary Hearing vs a Trial

Going through the criminal justice system can get a little confusing. It’s hard to know what stage of the process you’re in and what’s coming next. Something that is commonly confused is the difference between a preliminary hearing and a trial. The main difference is that during the preliminary hearing…

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