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Brian Boeheim
Know Your Rights: Walking in Oklahoma

In Tulsa, Oklahoma; a pedestrian is not legally required to produce and hand over state-issued identification to a police officer during a casual or consensual encounter. This is not an absolute right, as the legal obligation to identify yourself hinges entirely on the nature of the police interaction.

Know Your Rights: Walking in Oklahoma
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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Balancing Justice: How are Criminal Bonds are set in Oklahoma?

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Balancing Justice: How are Criminal Bonds are set in Oklahoma?

In the Oklahoma criminal justice system, the mechanism of setting bail is a delicate constitutional balancing act. At its core, the pre-trial bond system must balance two competing mandates: protecting public safety and ensuring that a defendant—who remains legally presumed innocent—returns to answer the charges in court. By law, bail is designed solely as a tool to guarantee court appearances, never as a mechanism for pre-trial punishment.

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Why is Impeachment Not Hearsay?

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Why is Impeachment Not Hearsay?

In the realm of evidence law, the distinction between impeachment and substantive evidence is the primary reason why impeachment is not considered hearsay. To understand this, one must look at the legal definition of hearsay and the specific purpose for which impeachment evidence is offered.

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The Gun Under the Seat: Why It's Legally Yours

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The Gun Under the Seat: Why It's Legally Yours

Ultimately, the driver is responsible for everything in their vehicle.  Understanding constructive possession is crucial for any driver, as it highlights a legal reality: a weapon in your car can be legally treated as a weapon in your hands.

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Rising Gun Violence and Death Among Teens

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Rising Gun Violence and Death Among Teens

The astronomical rise in teen gun violence is shocking, but the cause should surprise anyone. Insufficient parental oversight, pervasive exposure to violent video games, and the increasing use of high-potency THC creates a detrimental mixture that is literally killing our children.

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Illegal Seizure and the 4th Amendment

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Illegal Seizure and the 4th Amendment

What constitutes a legal versus unconstitutional seizure of a person? In Oklahoma, knowing the law can make the difference when it comes to your liberty. Criminal procedure is not a suggestion, it is the law.

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Right to a Speedy Trial in Oklahoma

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Right to a Speedy Trial in Oklahoma

Speedy Trial Rights…how to fight long delays and when does it come into play.