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Posted by Josh Lee & Associates September 20, 2024

How expunging drug crimes boosts employment in Oklahoma

Expunging a drug crime can have a significant impact on your future. Understanding the process and eligibility is key to moving forward. How does expungement work in Oklahoma? Expungement is the legal process of clearing your criminal record. There are two types of expungements: full and partial. A full expungement removes the conviction from public view, while a partial expungement seals your record…

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Posted by Josh Lee & Associates August 9, 2024

Drug trafficking vs. drug dealing under Oklahoma law

In Oklahoma, understanding the legal distinctions between drug trafficking and drug dealing is crucial. These terms, often used interchangeably in casual conversation, actually refer to two distinct legal charges with different consequences. This insight ensures you are better informed about state-specific legal matters concerning controlled substances. Key distinctions under Oklahoma law Drug dealing, often referred to legally as drug distribution, involves selling, transferring,…

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Posted by Josh Lee & Associates March 23, 2024

Can you get in trouble if your roommate faces drug charges?

Many people in Oklahoma live with roommates. Sometimes, they know very little about each other’s lives. That can make it even more stressful when police charge your roommate with drug-related offenses and question your involvement. Potential consequences for roommates Being in close proximity to someone facing drug charges can potentially expose roommates to legal repercussions. In Oklahoma, law enforcement agencies may investigate whether…

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Posted by Josh Lee & Associates June 8, 2023

Why pregnant women fear drug treatment

Overdoses are a leading cause of death among pregnant and postpartum women in Oklahoma, yet many female addicts remain afraid to seek help believing child abuse laws will take away their children. An increasing number of experts are calling for changes to these laws so more addicts can get treatment. Drug treatments during pregnancy Even though drug treatments during pregnancy are safe for…

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Posted by Josh Lee & Associates September 7, 2022

Oklahoma drug conspiracy charges

With most crimes in Oklahoma, you have to actually commit the act for the court to convict you. But there are special circumstances where the court could convict a person for a crime they haven’t committed yet. Understanding criminal conspiracy in Oklahoma A conspiracy in Oklahoma is when two or more people make an agreement to commit a crime and have taken some…

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Posted by Josh Lee & Associates June 24, 2021

Supreme Court ruling clears up First Step Act confusion

Oklahoma residents may be aware that the First Step Act, which was passed in 2018, was a bipartisan effort to reform the criminal justice system. One of the goals of the legislation was addressing sentencing disparities stemming from a 1980s law that made the penalties for possessing crack cocaine far harsher than the punishments for possessing power cocaine. The country’s cities were coping…

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