Property crimes, including theft, are among the most common criminal charges pursued in Oklahoma. There are many different forms of theft, from retail fraud or shoplifting to strong-arm robberies. Anyone accused of stealing or attempting to steal property from another...
Year: 2023
Does an estate administrator need to set up a “reading of the will?”
People sometimes believe that family members need to gather together after someone passes away, and then the estate administrator will read the will to the family. This administrator could be a third party, but it also may be a beneficiary – such as one of the...
Can police search your vehicle during a traffic stop?
If the police have ever pulled you over, you know that feeling of dread. It's natural to feel anxious since there's always the potential for things to take an unexpected turn, such as the police asking to search your vehicle. It's vital that you know your rights so...
When can someone in Oklahoma face the death penalty?
As with many important issues, states across the country are divided when it comes to capital punishment (widely known as the death penalty). Some don’t allow it under the law, while others have moratoriums on this practice issued by their governors. Many, like...
Can you be convicted solely on circumstantial evidence?
Circumstantial evidence does not directly establish a fact in question but provides a basis for a reasonable inference that the fact likely exists. It relies on logical connections and surrounding circumstances to draw conclusions rather than providing explicit proof...
What an executor should communicate to beneficiaries
The duties of an estate's executor are crucial - how they handle their responsibilities will determine the experience of beneficiaries and other interested parties. It's essential to communicate with beneficiaries effectively since they have a right to be reasonably...
When might a will be contested?
A will is a fundamental component of virtually any estate plan. This legal document can make clear your instructions in terms of passing on assets to beneficiaries. A will can also designate guardians to look after minor children and otherwise detail your wishes...
Accused of shoplifting? How to deal with store security
Imagine this: You’re peacefully browsing through a store and minding your own business when suddenly you’re approached by store security and accused of shoplifting. If you’re like most people, you’re going to feel some combination of outrage, humiliation and fear –...
Throwing something away may remove privacy expectations
As a general rule, you do get to expect to have a certain level of privacy in your own home. This extends to the things that you own. The police cannot simply come in to your house and take items or perform a search without your permission, because that is your...
How can the representative of an Oklahoma estate afford a lawyer?
Serving as the executor or personal representative of an Oklahoma state can be a very challenging undertaking. People often have to commit many months of their time to the process and worry about how the responsibilities they assume may open them up to liability....