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What is the Oklahoma Violent Offender Registry?

July 11, 2013

In 2003, 89-year-old Mary Rippy was brutally strangled by her neighbor, Tommy Standefer—a violent felon with convictions for first degree manslaughter and felony possession of a firearm. The elderly woman did not know about Standefer’s criminal past and didn’t suspect the violence brewing nearby. In 2004, the Oklahoma legislature enacted the Mary Rippy Violent Crime […]

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Prisoners, Rehabilitation and Privileges

June 22, 2013

By Naomi De Silva from www.Cartwrightking.co.uk Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling has announced “radical” changes which he believes will make an impact on the rehabilitation of offenders. The proposed changes are: –          that inmates should wear a uniform during the 1st two weeks in jail; and access to private cash to call home should be restricted; […]

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Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting A Criminal Defense Lawyer

June 13, 2013

Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting A Criminal Defense Lawyer Even though charges brought up against you seem like the most challenging part of a criminal case, finding the right lawyer proves otherwise. Not only are you looking for a lawyer that is affordable, but you want one that is experienced and reputable as […]

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Oklahoma Meth Registry Aimed at Curbing Manufacture, Abuse

June 5, 2013

Low cost, easy access, the ability to be manufactured with common ingredients, and a powerful, addictive high all make methamphetamine one of the most widely abused drugs in Oklahoma. Crystal meth has been a bane of the state’s law enforcement agencies for some time. According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control […]

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Marijuana Use and Car Accidents

May 27, 2013

Operating a vehicle under the influence of any drug can be extremely dangerous not only for the driver, but for everyone else on the road with that driver. Although a recent study highlighted that some teenagers don’t feel that marijuana impairs their ability to drive, accidents from marijuana users can be fatal. Most teenagers smoking […]

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Top Apps that Lawyers Should Have

April 11, 2013

The field of law has its share of stresses. From students looking to get their master’s degree in criminology or those striving to finish law school, exams and papers can test the wits. For practicing lawyers, court dates, depositions, and long days on the job are par for the course. Thus, it’s important to find […]

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What to do if another driver is under the influence of drugs

March 28, 2013

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous not only for the person behind the wheel, but also for other road users. If you encounter an intoxicated driver on the road, it is best to keep a safe distance from them. Don’t try to intervene or do anything that might cause an […]

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Theft of Trade Secrets: Compliance Programs

March 27, 2013

Because the Federal Economic Espionage Act applies to the presence of unauthorized data within a business, firms must be vigilant not only in guarding their own trade secrets but in protecting against “inward leakage,” that is, the flow of sensitive data into a business enterprise via employees, consultants, or even vendor sales personnel. The most […]

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Attorney General Defends Charges Brought by House over Weapons Trafficking Initiatives

March 21, 2013

Eric Holder has spent his entire career as the adversary of criminal defense attorneys; first as a US attorney, then as Deputy Attorney General, and since assuming the office of United States Attorney General. However, the head of the Department of Justice will need his own criminal defense attorney to fight the criminal contempt of […]

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How can a section 10 help me avoid a drink driving conviction?

March 21, 2013

Are you facing drink driving charges? In NSW Australia, there are harsh penalties for those convicted of drink driving. As well as hefty fines and possible disqualification from driving, if you are convicted of a drink driving offence, you also have to deal with the consequences of having a criminal record. Like many people, you […]

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