Criminal Defense

If the police decide to investigate you, one place they might consider looking for evidence is your social media. Experience has taught them that it can often be productive. Some people post blatant admissions of their guilt for all to see - especially if they are...

The internet has largely been a force for good. With that being said, it has also opened the door to a whole host of crimes that can be committed online.  When an offense has been committed online, that doesn’t mean the authorities take it any less seriously. There...

If you have ever been pulled over, you already understand that feeling of dread. You’ve also probably been told at some point in your life to respect law enforcement and do your best to comply with their requests. However, you are not without rights, and if a police...

Most drivers understand that impaired driving is illegal. There are some who will do it intentionally, perhaps for the thrill. There are also those who will risk it, knowing they are impaired but deciding to drive anyway. Maybe they do not have far to go before they...

When you face a criminal charge and are arrested, one of the first things that might come to mind is how you’re going to get out of jail until your case is resolved. In some cases, this occurs because you’re released on your own recognizance, which means the court...

The use of physical violence to injure or intimidate another person is typically a crime according to Oklahoma state law. Prosecutors can charge people with assault, battery or both offenses after a violent altercation leaves someone hurt. People may try to fight...

Shoplifting arrests don't just occur after someone intentionally hides merchandise and exits a store. Managers, security professionals and loss prevention workers sometimes make pre-emptive arrests of individuals who have not yet successfully stolen anything. People...

If you plead guilty to DUI (driving under the influence), or a court finds you guilty of it, then you will pick up a criminal record. That’s on top of the various penalties a judge could issue. Hence it is wise to explore your defense options to see if there is a way...

As identity theft becomes easier to pull off – often using nothing more than a computer -- law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are putting significant resources into catching those who engage in it. The laws around identity theft and related crimes vary by state....

Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard that enables law enforcement officers to stop, detain or investigate an individual if they have a rational belief that the individual is involved in criminal activity. The belief must be based on specific facts that a...