In Oklahoma Hand Written Wills Are valid but they must satisfy certain requirements. In Oklahoma hand written wills are called holographic. Holographic wills are wills that are completely handwritten by the person…
Federal Grand Jury Process, like all federal criminal prosecutions is much different than in State Court. Most people are familiar with State court cases in Oklahoma, where the charges are already determined,…
Shoulder injuries at work are among the most common injuries employees suffer. This is due to the constant and repetitive use by shoulders in order to complete most jobs in any setting. …
Sometimes a person wants to donate money to a charity in the event of their death. In fact, about 5% of Americans choose make charitable donations in wills and trusts. The law…
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…
Protective order violations in Tulsa are very serious crimes. In April of 2017, a woman reportedly held a man at gunpoint from her front porch. The man was in violation of a…
Dividing Your Business in a Tulsa Divorce can be the most difficult asset to deal with in divorce. In many ways starting a business is as emotional as getting married. Just like…
Child Custody Decisions in Tulsa Family Court are based on the best interest of the child. Although this seems obvious getting to the best interest of the child is hotly disputed. Whether…
Negligent Amputation in Oklahoma is absolutely devastating. in a 2010 CNN Article approximately 107 people had the wrong body part amputated in the hospital. Amputation of the wrong body part is a…
Oklahoma Child Support Modification is a right that both parents in a custody case have. Many people have questions about how the courts compute child support and what happens if a child…
If you have a criminal record in Oklahoma and want to seal it there are different kinds of record expungements available. Let’s suppose you were charged with a non-violent felony or misdemeanor,…
If you are facing an elbow injury at work in you have a workers compensation claim. Because an elbow injury at work is so costly, its important that you do the right…
Sometimes when a single person is beginning a small company of their own, they will form a Sole Proprietorship. For instance, some examples of sole proprietorships could be a bakery, a small…
In April of 2017, parents of a 4 year old girl confronted a Nebraska daycare worker after witnessing a video of child care abuse against their daughter. The worker full force punches…
A NYC Journalist recently received a prison sentence in stalking charges of involving his ex-girlfriend. The man, over a year’s time, issued over 150 bomb threats to Jewish centers across 37 states…
Many Oklahomans know of the legendary musician Leon Russell from Lawton. But, what many do not know, is that Leon Russell was the victim of a birth injury that left his right…
Kidnapping criminal charges are filed as a felony in Oklahoma. Most people think of famous cases like Elizabeth Smart or the three girls in Ohio who recently escaped. However, these are extraordinary…
Expunging Juvenile Records is possible under the law. There are often times people find themselves in terrible situations as a juvenile. Whether this is due to poor choices or a lack of…
When you are creating your estate plan, you will come across the idea of using “trusts”. There are several different types of trusts that estate lawyers will use as tools in creating…
Alimony Under The New Tax Laws has changed as to who can deduct it as an expense. As you probably know, Congress passed a tax bill in December of 2017. There are…
Cosigning For Debt and Bankruptcy helps get you off the hook for the debt once you file your chapter 7. If you or someone you co-sign for is considering bankruptcy, you’re probably…
Oklahoma Prescription Drug Possession crimes are common in our State. Statistics from a 2016 study show that almost 60% of overdose deaths in the state of Oklahoma are due to abuse of…
Knee Injuries Caused at Work are covered by your employers workers compensation insurance. Knee Injuries are an extremely common injury in the workplace. This is even more true if your job is…
Defending Rape Charges requires a strong understanding of potential defenses. In February of 2017 a Tulsa man was convicted of rape by instrumentation and crimes against nature. During Valentine’s Day, a woman…
Oklahoma Work Injury options include having all your medical care paid by your employers insurance. In Oklahoma employers must carry Workers Compensation Insurance. This means that if any employee of the company faces…
Oklahoma Emergency Custody Orders are designed to protect children from an immediate risk of harm. In Oklahoma, thousands of Emergency Orders are issued each year. Most are issued on good valid facts…
How to Form an LLC in Oklahoma is a concern for anyone interested in starting their own business in Tulsa. Business owners and entrepreneurs will often hire business law and formation attorneys …
Marriage and Fiance Visa Process is tricky but paying close attention to the details helps get the process done. Each year the US Department of State provides approximately 30,000 couples with a…
Defending Possession of a Firearm After a Felony in Tulsa requires careful preparation by your criminal defense attorney. While the United States Constitution provides the “right to bear arms,” the Oklahoma State…
Relocating With Your Child after Oklahoma Divorce is possible but requires that you do certain things first. Often times, Oklahoma parents will have the opportunity to leave the state for many reasons. …
In the world of criminal sentencing the difference between Deferred and Suspended Criminal Sentencing is huge. Our clients often ask us: What is the difference between deferred sentences and suspended sentences? While…
Contributory Negligence in Oklahoma Car Wrecks changes the way insurance company’s pay claim to injured people. Most people are familiar with the tragic death of actor Paul Walker in 2013 after wrecking…
Step Children and Estate Planning for after you die require certain things be done. Blended families and step-children are a common occurrence in American families today. This makes up over a quarter…
Fighting First and Second Degree Burglary in Oklahoma begins with understanding the difference between the two charges. Oftentimes many people believe that the degrees of a crime are not that important. For…
Dividing Debts in Oklahoma Divorce is a question faced by many families working through divorce. One of the most frequently asked questions of a lawyer is “How does property divide in a…
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle in Oklahoma is a crime the Tulsa County district attorneys office hotly pursues. In early June of 2017 an unmarked police vehicle was stolen in South Tulsa. …
Holographic Wills in Oklahoma are valid if done correctly. Life expectancy in Oklahoma is 73 years old. A large percentage of people over the age of 65 do not have a valid…
Oklahoma Child Support Modification is possible but only when there’s a change of conditions since the last order was entered. Often times when people travel through life, their financial circumstances change. Sometimes…
Student loans in Oklahoma bankruptcy are one of the most frustrating aspects of modern life. In order to obtain the education you need for the career you want, you have to take…
Oklahoma Common Law Marriage has been recognized in the State for over 100 years. It is a long-held tradition to uphold in the courts, if a common law marriage actually exists. So,…
Child abuse domestic violence charges dismissed in Tulsa today. Just like any domestic violence case if its enhanced and charged as child abuse domestic violence the charge must be supported by what…
In bankruptcy cases It’s uncommon for people to ask if I can file bankruptcy without a lawyer. It not common to file without a lawyer but it is possible. The difference between…
In 1983, Oklahoma courts held in the Sanchez v. State appeal that “breaking” can be applied to small breaking “no matter how slight” to remove an obstruction in order to enter a…
Defending Oklahoma False Impersonation Charges in Tulsa is complex with serious consequences to those accused of this crime. For example, in March of 2017 a Skiatook Oklahoma man was taken into custody…
Application to Revoke Probation for a failure to complete your terms and conditions of the criminal sentence puts your personal freedom in danger. Sometimes people convicted of crimes receive a suspended sentence or…
Prescription Fraud Charges in Tulsa are more common then many people realize. August of 2016, the lead dentist of Signature Smiles in Tulsa received charges for murder. During the investigation, Tulsa Police…
Oklahoma manslaughter charges are very serious and could land an excused person in jail. In January of 2017, a Minnesota man was charged with manslaughter after shooting at trespassers on his property. …
Embezzlement crimes in Oklahoma together with Ponzi schemes have become famous under the likes of Bernie Madoff and Enron’s Kenneth Lay. However, even Oklahoma is susceptible to such practices. For example, the…
Tulsan’s filed approximately 1200 Oklahoma Workers Compensation disability claims in 2015. This is an estimated 17% of the work force according to the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission Report. As a result, just…
Oklahoma Burn Injuries cause horrible injuries each year. In Oklahoma, it is common for teenagers and young adults to work in the fast food industry. Oftentimes this requires handling hot grease and…
Construction injuries Covered by Oklahoma Workers Compensation depend on your status as an employee or an independent contractor. If you suffer injuries while working on a construction site, the contractor, through his workers…
Endeavoring to Manufacture Meth Charges in Oklahoma have undergone a serious expansion as the war on meth ramps up. In 2015, the OSBI reports that close to 300 arrests regarding drug use…
Shooting with Intent to Kill is a serious crime in Oklahoma. Many people are familiar with the controversial 2007 “Horn Shootings” in Texas. A 61-year-old man shot two illegal immigrants leaving his…
In September of 2016, an Oklahoma City woman was arrested on four counts of Oklahoma second degree burglary. She began in the Valvoline gas station parking lot, entering unlocked vehicles and also taking…
Oklahoma First Degree Manslaughter involve complex legal issues. The following is an example of one instance of it. In the 2010 Oklahoma case of State v. Ceasar, a driver in a hit-and-run accident…
Failure to Pay Fines and Court Costs in Oklahoma is a crime. Its a crime that can land you in jail. A 2013 Tulsa World article, the editors at Tulsa World discuss…
Unauthorized use of a motorcycle is a crime in Oklahoma. It is unlawful for a person to use a motor vehicle of which they do not have possession of, nor permission to…
Texting and driving in Oklahoma causes serious personal injury. On November 1, 2015 in Oklahoma, the Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch Act of 2015 went into effect. This bill resulted…
In Oklahoma law, some acts are subject to strict liability. Strict liability is a rather unforgiving rule. It essentially imposes liability for damages on the defendant and takes no account of the…
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…
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…
Robbery Crimes in Oklahoma occur every day. Oklahoma Neighborhood Scout reports over 75,000 Oklahoma robberies in the last year. It also states 1 in 33 residents will be victim to a property…
Strict Liability in Criminal cases exist in Oklahoma. Although strict liability mainly applies to product defect cases or other personal injury cases in the civil arena, it is occasionally part of criminal cases as…
The new expungement law in Oklahoma makes sealing your criminal record just a little bit easier. The impact of a criminal record can be devastating. It means employment opportunities are limited as…
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…
Guns in Oklahoma Bankruptcy are yours to keep but you have to disclose them to claim the exemption. When we prepare a client’s bankruptcy paperwork, we ask them about their assets, the…
Domestic assault and battery in Tulsa is a common crime. More often then most people realize citizens are charged with domestic assault and battery. The increase in arrests follows closely the public’s…
Probation revocation Oklahoma is a serious offense. When you’re convicted of a criminal charge in Oklahoma the Judge has the choice of sentencing you to a jail term, probation or a combination…
Revoking a Tulsa will with Oklahoma divorce is one way to revoke a will. As we go through life and acquire more assets estate planning becomes more important. More importantly then acquiring…
Our Tulsa Probate Lawyers will tell you that probate doesn’t have to be hard. Probate is the legal process by which the court, oversees and directs the distribution of assets and liabilities to beneficiaries….
A Protective Order in Tulsa is a quasi-criminal proceeding the state’s Protection from Domestic Abuse Act establishes. The intent of a Protective Order in Tulsa is to serve as a deterrent. It…
Stopping garnishments in bankruptcy happens everyday. Wage garnishments can occur automatically. They happen when government agencies like the IRS or other creditors think that you owe them money. They can also occur…
A green card is a resident visa. It’s name is after the color of the identification card that issues to aliens. The green card allows foreign citizens to live and work in…
Fatal Car Accident kills Ashley Biggs , Larry Lawson and Toby Lawson of Oklahoma Larry Lawson and his 10-year old grandson were both killed along with a passenger in the other vehicle,…
When you suffer injuries in a work-related accident, you should not talk with the insurance company’s attorney. You only talk with them about your accident only in the presence of your workers compensation…
Stepparent adoption is now the most common type of adoption. Across the U.S. today, the majority of all families are re-coupled or re-married, meaning that millions of children are raised in the…
A criminal record can hamper your job prospects, prevent you from obtaining housing, or government benefits. Fortunately, you can achieve an expungement of criminal records in Oklahoma. This helps prevent your past…
Sadly Divorce in Oklahoma has become commonplace. A divorce occurs somewhere across the country approximately every 13 seconds. This equates to over 6,500 divorces each day and 46,000 every week. Over 50% of…
Social security disability insurance (SSDI) helps Oklahomans receive necessary income to pay life’s daily expenses. These include housing, clothing, food, and medical care. When applying for SSDI benefits, individuals must take into…
In 2012, over 1.3 million Americans resided in a nursing or adult care facility. Additionally, in 2013, that number had climbed to over 3.3. million. With the Baby Boomer generation aging and increasingly…
If you receive charges of a DUI in Oklahoma you may need need the help of Tulsa expungement attorneys. They help seal your criminal record. A conviction of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can…
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