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A band teacher at a Putnam City school in Oklahoma was arrested last month on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. According to the police investigation, the Oklahoma City man distributed numerous files containing pornographic images of children to a Guthrie police officer, an offense that could lead to severe penalties like incarceration, hefty fines, required sex offender registration ...

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Law enforcement officials in the Oklahoma City area recorded 31 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol as Oklahomans rang in the new year earlier this week. In an effort to crack down on drunk driving, extra officers from several agencies, including the Oklahoma City Police Department and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, joined forces and patrolled city streets on ...

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Tougher laws are in the works for sex offenders in Oklahoma, and one lawmaker in particular is pushing to place further restrictions on convicted sex offenders throughout the state. Currently, in Oklahoma, registered sex offenders whose victims were age 13 or younger are banned from loitering within 500 feet of a daycare or school. State Senator John Ford of Bartlesville, ...

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In yet another attempt to curb motorcycle accidents, injuries and fatalities across the state, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) has launched a new website to increase awareness of motorcycle safety and education. The site provides one location for motorcycle riders in Oklahoma to find training opportunities, legislation and other critical motorcycle safety information. Here at Oklahoma Legal Center, our ...

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Oklahoma City law enforcement agencies are teaming up this weekend in an effort to crack down on drunk driving during the New Year’s Eve holiday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Commission, the agencies taking part in the effort include the Oklahoma City Police Department, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and the Alcohol Beverage Laws Enforcement ...

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According to the new bankruptcy law passed in 2005 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act), anyone filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy must complete two courses prior to doing so: a Credit Counseling class and a Personal Financial Management/Debtor Education class. While the Credit Counseling class focuses on your existing debts, the Personal Financial Management class offers education about how to budget and responsibly manage your finances in the future. If you are struggling under a mountain of debt and you think filing for bankruptcy is right for you, consult our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center as soon as possible. Our team of experienced lawyers can inform you of all your bankruptcy options, and will work with you to determine what course of action is best for your individual financial situation.

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The guns used by Oklahoma City residents in self-defense killings throughout 2012 would still be considered legal if gun control legislation supported by President Obama becomes law, although the guns used in the tragic elementary school shooting in Connecticut this month would not. In eight different instances this year, Oklahoma City residents have used deadly force to defend themselves, with ...

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Most people are afraid to file for bankruptcy because they assume that they will end up losing their car, their home and other highly valued possessions of theirs. However, if you file for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, the state's motor vehicle exemption can help you keep your car, truck or another automobile. In fact, with this exemption, you can protect $7,500 of vehicle equity when seeking bankruptcy protection, and $15,000 if you are married. Plus, with the help of our experienced attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center, you may be able to protect even more car equity in some cases. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, your first course of action should be to contact a knowledgeable lawyer with experience filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies in the state. With our skilled attorneys on your side, you can work to keep your car when filing for bankruptcy.

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The Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety Standards Act of 1970 was established as a means of providing job safety and health protection for public workers across the state. To this end, employers in Oklahoma are responsible for workplace safety and the health of employees, for following safety and health rules, for providing safe equipment and adequate personal protective equipment, and ...

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A worker with independent energy exploration company, Sundance Energy Australia, was killed in an on-the-job accident during the drilling of a horizontal well at the company's operations in Logan County, Oklahoma. According to Logan County Sheriff's Office public information officer Richard Stevens, 51-year-old Rod Dotson of Oklahoma was struck in the head when the counterweight rig block fell from the top of the crane, while workers were drilling the Leo Rother 16-4-11-1HW horizontal Woodford test well in Logan County. If you have suffered injuries in a workplace accident in Oklahoma, or if you lost a loved one in a fatal on-the-job accident, contact our reputable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center as soon as possible. Our lawyers are experienced in handling workers' compensation cases in the state of Oklahoma, and can help you and your family pursue the financial compensation you deserve.

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