Tracy Tiernan - June 15, 2022 - Drug Crimes
The Oklahoma legislature recently passed a measure that heightens penalties for people who purchase medical cannabis and sell non-cardholders the product. The History Behind Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1367 After State Question 788 was passed, legislators needed to establish both a framework and guideline for the industry. This led to the combination of medical marijuana and […]
Tracy Tiernan - May 20, 2022 - Criminal Defense
A bill that clarifies the expungement of criminal records for qualified individuals was recently made into a law. The new measure, House Bill 3316, automates how criminal records are expunged. Supporters claim that this change in how the state addresses expungement makes it simpler for a few people with a history of criminal convictions to […]
Tracy Tiernan - April 9, 2022 - Criminal Defense
State Representative Orlando recently presented House Bill 39303 in Oklahoma before the House Criminal-Judiciary Committee. If signed into law, the bill would prohibit prisoners on death from seeking commutation or raising innocence claims to the Pardon and Parole Board. Dozens of measures focused on reshaping the structure of criminal law in Oklahoma are currently in […]