Criminal Defense

In 2019, Oklahoma passed a permitless carry law. The basics of this law make it legal for anyone who is 21 years of age or over as well as those who are active or honorably discharged members of the military who are not banned from owning a firearm to carry a gun in public without […]

A recent Supreme Court decision will likely have major implications for the regulatory authority over Oklahoma tribal land. In 1997, the state of Oklahoma convicted McGirt of several criminal offenses and sentenced him to 1,000 years plus life in prison. Because McGirt is an enrolled citizen of the Seminole nation, he argued that Oklahoma lacked […]

Embezzlement in Oklahoma can be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. The determining factor in embezzlement charges is the value of the property. When the amount embezzled is below $500, the offense is classified as a misdemeanor. For an embezzled amount greater than $500, the offense is categorized as a felony. Various nuances […]