An arraignment is a hearing that occurs after an arrest, where a judge hears and reviews the charges against you before deciding how to proceed. During your arraignment, you can expect to hear your rights and the charges against you, enter your plea, potentially receive bail, and hear the next steps based on your plea. An Oklahoma City criminal defense lawyer can prepare…
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma, you should consult an Oklahoma City DUI defense lawyer to determine how you should plead based on your circumstances. A guilty and not guilty plea both have different implications for your case and future. While pleading not guilty is used in many instances, there may be times when entering a not-guilty plea may…
After a DUI arrest in Oklahoma, you may be able to keep your license if you file a hearing request within 15 days. Without taking action, you could be subject to a suspended license for a period of at least 6 months. An Oklahoma City DUI defense lawyer can help you take the necessary steps to retain your license. Understanding DUIs in Oklahoma…
For most Oklahoma drivers, getting pulled over for a traffic violation includes just a ticket and a fine. However, not all traffic matters are purely civil infractions. When a momentary lapse in judgment or a recurring legal oversight crosses that line, the consequences become significantly more severe. If you are facing a traffic violation that has escalated to a criminal offense, you need…
Despite Oklahoma’s constitutional carry laws, the state has strict statutes governing the possession, transport, and use of firearms. You can face serious legal consequences if you are charged with a weapons offense. At Josh Lee & Associates, an Oklahoma City weapons offenses lawyer can explain the range of potential penalties you may face for gun charges and how state law applies to your…
If you are accused of a white collar crime in Oklahoma City, you should avoid speaking to investigators, preserve all records, and retain counsel immediately to protect your rights and limit exposure. These high-stakes cases often begin long before an arrest through audits, subpoenas, internal complaints, or parallel civil investigations. Early action can affect whether charges are filed, expanded, or avoided. Understand What…
Refusing a breathalyzer in Oklahoma triggers automatic administrative penalties like a driver’s license suspension, often for at least 180 days, and can be used against you in later DUI proceedings. Under Oklahoma’s implied consent law, anyone who drives on public roads is deemed to have consented to submit to chemical tests, such as breath, blood, and urine, if lawfully arrested on suspicion of…
The criminal legal process in Oklahoma generally starts with an arrest or citation, moves through initial court appearances, arraignment, and pretrial proceedings, including potential preliminary hearings, and ends with either a plea or a trial, followed by sentencing and possible appeal. Below, an Oklahoma City criminal defense lawyer from Josh Lee & Associates explains the sequence and purpose of each phase in the process. Investigation…
If you commit a crime and then post about it on social media, those posts could become evidence used against you by the prosecution. It is not uncommon for a person’s social media to include statements, photos, or implications of the activities they engage in. Social media is not private. Before you post anything about what is occurring in your situation, talk to…
Possible defenses to white collar crimes in Oklahoma City include entrapment, a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, duress, a lack of intent, and intoxication. Below are additional details about these five potential white collar crime defenses. 1. You Are the Victim of Entrapment. The police put pressure on you to commit a crime that you otherwise would not have done. In this…
