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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
