Oklahoma Defense Lawyer Blog
What Happens if I Lose my Appeal in Oklahoma?
An appeal is a request made by a defendant who has been convicted by a judge or jury in a lower court to have the conviction reviewed and changed by a higher court. All defendants in Oklahoma enjoy an automatic right to appeal their conviction. However, in the absence of errors, the appellate court will […] Read more »Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Although thousands of arrest warrants are issued every year, it is not absolutely necessary for the police to have a warrant to arrest you. An arrest occurs when a person is taken into custody by the police against that person’s will for the purpose of interrogation or prosecution. The Fourth Amendment The police’s use of their […] Read more »Why Might I Want to Expunge My Criminal Record in Oklahoma?
A criminal conviction can haunt you long after you have paid your debt to society. Mistakes in judgment that you made early on in life may needlessly stigmatize you for the rest of your life, and a criminal record can make it difficult for you to get a job, obtain an education and create a […] Read more »What is a Reversal?
Everyone convicted of a crime in Oklahoma has the statutory right to an appeal. If the appellate court decides to grant the appeal, it may choose to reverse the trial court’s decision, in whole or in part. When Does a Reversal Occur in Oklahoma? A reversal occurs when an appellate court rules that the lower […] Read more »What is Metabolite DUI-D in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma’s new Metabolite DUI-D law sets strict standards for the amount of a controlled substance allowed in a driver’s blood. As a result, it is illegal for drivers to have metabolites in their bloodstream that are commonly associated with the recent use of a Schedule I drug, such as marijuana. Many states have legalized the use […] Read more »