Brian Boeheim
Has the Truth Lost its Bite?

Younger Oklahoma jurors, accustomed to a world of filtered selfies and carefully constructed online narratives, might be more forgiving.  They may be less likely to see past lies as indicative of a fundamental character flaw for truthfulness in criminal trials.

Has the Truth Lost its Bite?

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Understanding a Bench Warrant Under Advisement in Oklahoma

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Understanding a Bench Warrant Under Advisement in Oklahoma

By issuing the bench warrant "under advisement," the judge is effectively saying, "Your failure to appear is noted, and a warrant is justified.  However, I will not make it active at this time." Instead, the judge will set a new court date.  The BWUA acts as a powerful incentive to ensure attendance.