Oklahoma’s new DUI-D law makes it illegal to drive with even trace amounts of illegal drugs in your system. The new law creates a zero-tolerance standard for driving with the presence of metabolites that indicate the recent use of any Schedule I controlled substance in your body. Of specific concern are metabolites indicating the recent […]
Criminal Law
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In many states, misdemeanors are divided into categories based on the severity of the underlying crime. For example, Class 1 for the most serious misdemeanor offenses and Class 2 and 3 for less serious offenses. In Oklahoma, however, no such distinction is made among misdemeanor crimes, and all misdemeanors are subject to a maximum of […]
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If you are unaware of the difference between DUI and DWI in Oklahoma, you are one of many. In Oklahoma, DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, while DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. Read further to find out the difference between DUI and DWI in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. DUI Vs. DWI In Tahlequah, Oklahoma In […]
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If you are being questioned by the police, it is most likely because you or someone you know is suspected of having engaged in illegal activity. People are often unsure about what they should do when they find themselves in this situation. Here then, is the single most important thing to do when questioned by […]
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Though in popular media and other kinds of public discourse you can find a great deal of attention given to crime and the criminal justice system, more often than not you will find hardly any emphasis on probation or parole, specifically. So, it should not be a surprise to hear that most people are unaware […]
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Theoretically, the sentence for a criminal offense should be proportionate to the severity of the crime. Thus, the primary difference between a misdemeanor crime and a felony crime is the severity of the sentence you will receive if convicted of the offense. Here is an overview of the sentences for felonies in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Misdemeanor […]
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When someone is arrested and placed in jail in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, their first concern is usually how to get out. The good news is that, with exception of those being held without bail, every citizen has the constitutional right to have bail set for their release, in a timely fashion and at a reasonable amount. […]
