In a criminal trial, there are differences in the way the proceedings work for first-time offenders vs. repeat offenders. Industry experts recognize a difference between a mistake people make when they are younger vs. an
The United States as a whole is slowly beginning to relax its laws regarding marijuana, as 14 states now have legalized medical marijuana dispensaries and California will be voting on legalizing the substance for recreational
The Internet has made things possible, even routine that would never have been imaginable 20 years ago. Many of these new possibilities presented by the Internet involve the transmission of information, but not all sharing
Wrongful death is a claim in common law jurisdictions that is filed against an individual who can be held liable for a person’s death. Under common law, a deceased individual cannot bring a suit, but
In a deadly accident occurring in Elmwood, Oklahoma on Wednesday, an SUV veered across a U.S. Highway 412 median and collided head-on with a van full of men headed to work at a Texas meatpacking
We’ve all heard the terms ‘homicide’, ‘murder’, and ‘manslaughter’, but do you understand what they each mean and how they differ from one another? In general, homicide is a legal term for any killing of
In Oklahoma, assault and battery charges are very serious and may result in hefty fines and/or jail time. There are several different types of charges that fall under ‘assault and battery’, all of which come
There are many different types of drug crimes, some of which come with very serious repercussions. Unfortunately, drug crimes are a very common occurrence in the United States and many people find themselves faced with
The term ‘white collar crime’ was first popularized in the 1930s and refers to a non-violent act that an individual or corporation is being prosecuted for. There are a handful of different crimes that fall
With the popularity of smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices, it is no wonder we have seen an increase in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Even though most new phones come with voice-controlled technologies