If you are a medical marijuana card holder in Oklahoma, possession of a gun could result in criminal charges. The right to use marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes is one of the most hotly debated issues of our time. While many states, including Oklahoma, do permit it for certain medical uses, federal laws still …
Seven Signs of Cyberbullying in Kay County
Withdrawal, nervousness, and physical changes are some of the most common signs of cyberbullying in Oklahoma. Whoever came up with that “sticks and stones may break my bones” adage had obviously never been bullied. Words hurt, and in Oklahoma, bullying may be illegal. The Sooner State has a rather broad criminal law regarding threatening electronic …
Does the Possession of Cannabis Oil and Marijuana Carry Different Charges in Oklahoma?
Despite the numerous touted medical benefits of medical marijuana, the drug is still illegal in any form and any amount in Oklahoma, save for in select few circumstances. If a police officer catches you with the drug, the state may charge you with misdemeanor possession. Though a misdemeanor conviction will not result in jail time, …
Can Your Social Media Accounts be Used in a Criminal Case?
“What you say can and will be used against you, even if you said it online.” That is not necessarily how the law reads, but it should. According to an attorney quoted by Forbes, social media is evidence and it is discoverable. So, what does that mean for your criminal case? It means you should …
Is There a First-Time Offender Program in Oklahoma?
Diversion programs are programs that offer first-time offenders, minor offenders, youth, and mentally unwell individuals the chance to receive treatment and/or right their wrongs outside of jail. If an offender successfully completes a diversion program, he or she may receive a reduced or deferred sentenced, or the judge may dismiss the charges entirely. As of …
Is it OK to Fly with CBD Oil?
Depending on the type of CBD oil you are traveling with, it could be considered an illegal substance, which prevents it from being taken on a flight. There are numerous scientists, researchers, and health care professionals who attest to the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant. In addition to medical marijuana, cannabis-based products have become …
Are You Still Protected with a Medicinal Marijuana Card Out of State?
While medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, having your card with you may not help in other states. Laws permitting the medicinal use of marijuana are sweeping the country. That said, while medical marijuana became legal in our area back in 2018, some states are still lagging behind. If you have a medical marijuana card, …
On November 1, Some Oklahoma Prison Inmates May be Eligible for Release
Now that drug possession and property crimes under $500 are misdemeanors instead of felonies, many prison inmates may be eligible for resentencing. In 2016, state voters approved a measure that reduced most drug possession offenses to misdemeanors and doubled the felony threshold for property crimes. Now that Governor Kevin Stitt has signed enabling legislation, that measure goes …
