Seasoned Trial Lawyers in Oklahoma and Arkansas
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In almost every criminal case, the prosecutor makes a settlement offer to the defendant called a "plea bargain." These offers are sometimes significantly lower than the potential range of punishment for the alleged crime if the defendant is convicted after a trial....
A common mistake made by people involved in legal disputes is to behave as if they are not being watched. Due to developments in society, technology, and government, you are safer to assume that your actions are being monitored, and you should be candid with your...
During the first week of September, 2021, our work through the summer paid off in three big ways in our primary practice areas. The month began with Katie receiving an appellate reversal restoring parental rights from an adoption case. Then, Mandy Bradley obtained a...
There are several scenarios where an individual may be charged with the criminal acts of others, even if the person was not actually present for the criminal acts and even if they did not know about all the criminal acts. Aiding and Abetting If one person assists...
Why the Emergency Process Is Unfair Lawyers and judges all know that it is improper for one side to meet with the judge without the other side being present. Lawyers are not supposed to communicate "ex parte" (this means "one-sided) with judges unless the...
To prevail in any legal dispute, you must identify and focus on the facts and issues which will matter to the decisionmaker, your judge. This is called audience-centered preparation. Many presentations are speaker-centered. Our ego and fears drive us to make our pitch...
Choosing a lawyer is an important decision. If you or a loved one are in a lawsuit, including a divorce or child custody case, or are charged with a crime, the choice of a lawyer is one of the most important decisions to be made for the situation. The most important...
Any lawyer who’s ever touched any kind of criminal case knows about the “trial penalty,” which is the stark discrepancy between sentencing offers from the state during plea bargain negotiations versus the range of punishment, and likely sentence, if the defendant is...