Posts tagged Oklahoma Lawyer
Oklahoma Supreme Court Review; State Questions 818, 819, and 820 - July 6, 2022

Recently, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in several cases that State Questions 818, 819, and 820 are all constitutionally valid in order to be presented to the people of Oklahoma for a general vote. These state questions concern the legalization of recreational marijuana, replacement of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and the inclusion of Article 32 to the Oklahoma Constitution authorizing the legalization, regulation, and taxation of recreational use marijuana by adults age 21 years and older.

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What You Need to Know About Public Charge and COVID-19

Immigrants living in the United States are eligible for unemployment benefits and disaster relief. But as the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus spread across the country, many are reportedly afraid to file for unemployment and other government benefits. Now is not a time for anyone in America to be afraid to go to a hospital or use vital disaster relief and benefits. Everyone needs resources to stay healthy and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Plea Bargaining Power: A One-Way Road

In 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States wrote that “plea bargaining…is not some adjunct to the criminal justice system; it is the criminal justice system.” There needs to be commonsense guidelines surrounding the negotiation process that ensure both sides have all of the relevant and necessary information in order to make the most informed and justified decision.

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More Than 450 Oklahoma Inmates Freed as Part of Mass Commutation - What Now?

In 2019, the Oklahoma Pardon & Parole Board recommended sentence commutations for 527 inmates. Gov. Stitt signed and commuted the sentences for 462 offenders, resulting in immediate release. What happens now?

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Oklahoma's New DUI Laws - What Are Your Options?

Earlier this month, Oklahoma’s DUI laws drastically changed. Prior to these newly enacted laws, law enforcement could legally suspended a person’s driving privileges if they refuse to take a state-mandated sobriety test and the only way to appeal this suspension is through the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Now, when a person is arrested for DUI or APC they will be given written notice that their driving privileges will be revoked, effective within thirty (30) days of the arrest. New laws give drivers limited options when facing a revocation of their driving privileges.

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Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Law & Business Consulting Services

Trust our team to guide your business endeavor from application and licensing to exit strategy. Diver Law Firm can assist you and your commercial cannabis business by providing comprehensive compliance audits and individual jurisdictional reviews to make sure you meet the strict state and local cannabis compliance standards. Take a proactive approach to your business and stay ahead of the game. Ensure your business’ compliance with regulators by letting Diver Law Firm conduct audits and regulatory reviews.

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A Raid On Individual Privacy & Civil Liberties

The Department of Homeland Security released a proposed regulation authorizing an agency-wide program that will permit Border Patrol and ICE to collect DNA samples from apprehended undocumented migrants regardless of criminal suspicion.

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Second Annual National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) - September 21-28

The annual criminal justice initiative, which spans 40 events in over 30 cities nationwide, will offer services like legal workshops, voter registration, and employment workshops to the nearly 80 million Americans impacted by criminal records.

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Oklahoma's "Constitutional Carry" Opens the New Wild Mid-West

House Bill 2597, called “constitutional carry” or “permitless carry,” was signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt and takes effect November 1, 2019. Many other significant changes to Oklahoma’s firearm laws will also go into effect this coming November. Make sure you know your rights and how to lawfully protect yourself and your property.

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