Feb 28, 2023 | Staff Papers
Considering SQ 820 and the Legalization of Marijuana in Oklahoma On March 7, 2023, Oklahoma will have a special election with State Question 820 on the ballot. Whether or not you are a cannabis consumer, there’s a reason you should have an opinion regarding the...
Feb 17, 2023 | Staff Papers
The True Implications of Gang Databases Gangs are often associated with violence, drugs, and crime, but there is a wide range of legal definitions for what constitutes a “gang.” These definitions often depend on jurisdiction. In some cases, as few as three...
Aug 3, 2022 | Staff Papers
Expungement in Oklahoma Explained One in three people in the United States has a criminal record that appears when a routine background check is pulled. Yet, involvement with the criminal legal system does not mean an individual is a threat to public safety. Criminal...
Jun 30, 2022 | Staff Papers
Violent Crime is Declining in OKC What does this really mean? Violent crime is surging across the nation, yet Oklahoma City’s violent crime rates have dropped over the past several years. This decrease of violence in our community is hopeful, but what do the numbers...
