Hearsay
Hearsay is inadmissible, except when it is admissible. An out-of-court statement offered for its truth can still be non-hearsay.
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We are often asked, "Do I need to bring anything?" to our first meeting with a new client. The answer is almost always No, but there are preliminary steps you can take to have a quality first meeting and be better prepared for legal action when you hire us:...
TulsaPeople Magazine’s 2022 “Faces of the 918” Includes a Profile of Bundy Law Office
Tulsa People Magazine is an award-winning local publication that "captures the spirit of Tulsa, and celebrates living, working and playing in the city." Every year they run a special edition that includes a section called Faces of the 918, which is a sponsored...
Plea Bargains
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....
How to Answer Bad Questions
Trials involve witness testimony in a question-and-answer format. There is usually only one trial for a given case. Due to time constraints and other factors, time in the courtroom seems to move faster than usual. Witnesses may have minimal ability to correct an...
Getting Around Hearsay
What is Hearsay? Hearsay is legally defined as, "A statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted." Hearsay is inadmissible at trial, which means that a witness...
You Are Being Watched
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...
Three Victories in One Week
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...
Criminal Joint Liability and Responsibility in Oklahoma
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...
The Unfairness of Emergencies
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...