Tulsa Law Blog
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Oklahoma
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is a crime in Oklahoma. With high social stigma attached to it, often times it haunts a person throughout their lifetime. Okla. Stat. tit. 63 §2-405(B) addresses drug paraphernalia. It states: “No person shall use drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale…
Tulsa Lawyers Discuss Nursing Home Abuse in Oklahoma
Nursing Home abuse is devastating to families. When we’re dealing with our sickly family members sometimes all other awareness goes out the window. As we grapple with the difficult reality that our once vibrant parent or other family member can no longer care for themselves the prospect of nursing home abuse just doesn’t register on our radar. Each day, together…
Oklahoma Ancillary Probate Information
Oklahoma ancillary probate is the process used to distribute property of a person that dies while a resident of one State but has property in a different State. When someone passes away the Probate Court in the State they reside is the state with jurisdiction over their Estate. This means that the Home State is the one that decides if…
Full Oklahoma Expungement and Pardon
Many people convicted of crimes in Oklahoma presume that once they have served their time and fulfilled the terms of their probation they can move on with their lives. The reality is that an Oklahoma criminal record can follow a person far into the future. It can impact employment opportunities, housing, admission into college and even access to financial loans. Because…
Is Domestic Assault in the Presence of a Minor a Serious Crime in Tulsa
In Oklahoma domestic assault in the presence of a minor is a Serious Crime. Unfortunately, statistics show that nearly 20% of children witness a domestic abuse situation in their lifetime. Further, repeat situations can lead to depression, anxiety, and rage in children as they mature. This truth is a tough reality. However, some people exploit this reality and use children…
Tulsa Lawyers Review Assault and Battery on an Officer
In Oklahoma, it’s a felony to commit assault and battery on an officer. This also includes police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, highway patrol, and any other peace officers that are in the line of duty. As tension rise across the nation regarding law enforcement and defendants, it’s more important then ever to address this topic. Read on to understand…
