I think most Oklahomans would be shocked to know that prosecutors can legally withhold evidence from a criminal defendant here. A defendant in Oklahoma is not "entitled" to certain evidence until various points in time--typically ten days before trial. In Texas, on the other hand, defendants are entitled to almost every piece of evidence immediately upon requesting it from the … [Read more...] about Enact Texas’s Michael Morton Act In Oklahoma
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New Oklahoma Laws In 2017 Part 1 – SQ 780 Makes Simple Possession Of All Drugs A Misdemeanor
I saved the best for first! Starting July 1, 2017, simple possession of every drug becomes a misdemeanor. It doesn't matter how many times you've been convicted of drug possession, what kind of drug it is, where you were caught with it, or whether there was a child with you--it's ALL a misdemeanor. This change was due to 58% of Oklahoma voters passing State Question 780 in … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2017 Part 1 – SQ 780 Makes Simple Possession Of All Drugs A Misdemeanor
Is There a Conflict Between Law and Security?
The very term security refers to a state of being free from unwanted threats, risk of being stolen or misused, and reliability of resources. It not only focuses on a smooth and efficient flow of work but also highlights that the system is in complete control of its own authority and is safe for the public and the workers involved. However, different … [Read more...] about Is There a Conflict Between Law and Security?
This is the (current) law that prosecutors will use to overturn the will of Oklahoma voters
In November 2016, voters in Oklahoma resoundingly said they're fed up with the way drug crimes are prosecuted. State Question 780 modified the drug possession statute. It made every simple possession of drugs a misdemeanor. It won't matter where you had the drugs, what kind of drug it was, or how many times you've been arrested for drug possession--it will always be a … [Read more...] about This is the (current) law that prosecutors will use to overturn the will of Oklahoma voters
How to get pulled over in Oklahoma–OR–What NOT to do if you’re driving with drugs in your car
The following is a list of ridiculous reasons why law enforcement can pull you over in Oklahoma. Doing any of these will turn your car into a probable cause mobile. Driving with your fog lamps on when it's not foggy. 47 O.S. § 12-217 states that fog lamps can only be used when visibility is 1/2 mile or less. Better play it safe and just don't turn them on at all within our … [Read more...] about How to get pulled over in Oklahoma–OR–What NOT to do if you’re driving with drugs in your car