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An Oklahoma man was sentenced to a total of 160 years behind bars on Tuesday, after a jury found him guilty of sex abuse crimes against a child. Despite Antonio Cervantes Jr.’s claims of innocence, the 37-year-old was convicted of rape and molestation charges involving a 13-year-old family member that reportedly lasted for a period of two years. If you ...

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An Oklahoma jury deliberated for nearly four hours on December 7, before convicting an Oklahoma man on two charges related to a fatal car accident that occurred in 2010. The jury returned guilty verdicts of first-degree manslaughter and DUI with great bodily injury against Vincent Blaine Sixkiller, who was charged in 2010 for a four-vehicle crash that resulted in the ...

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An Oklahoma woman accused of causing an accident that killed one woman and injured a teenager had a preliminary hearing at the end of November, and the judge ruled that there is enough evidence to try the 45-year-old on charges of drunk driving and first-degree manslaughter. Murphy was arrested for the crimes in September and she remains in the Tulsa ...

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One of the immediate benefits of filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma is the "automatic stay," which immediately and effectively puts a stop to all collection activity against you. Here at Oklahoma Legal Center, we know how stressful and confusing it can be to find yourself struggling to pay your mortgage, car loans and other financial obligations, and nonstop calls and letters from creditors and collection agencies only makes overwhelming debt harder to deal with. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, it's important to be informed about every aspect of the process, including how the automatic stay works. For this reason and others, you should contact our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center as soon as possible for help navigating through the sometimes-complicated bankruptcy process.


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A 22-year-old fraternity leader at Oklahoma State University is facing charges for sexual assault involving at least 11 male students over the course of one year, all of whom were reportedly sleeping when the alleged crimes took place. Investigators in Stillwater, Oklahoma have identified 11 victims so far, but believe that Nathan Cochran, a junior at the university, abused many ...

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According to a recommendation issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on December 11, every state should require all convicted DUI offenders to use ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. Ignition locks are designed to prevent people from starting a car’s engine if they test positive for alcohol, and are already required for all convicted drunken drivers in 17 ...

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Despite claims by Big Labor that becoming a right-to-work state will result in lower workplace safety, recent data suggests that introducing right-to-work statutes may actually result in a lower incidence of workplace injuries. In Oklahoma, which became a right-to-work state in 2001, the rate of workplace injuries plummeted from 2000 to 2010, dropping average work-related injuries and illnesses rates by nearly 40%. Unfortunately, workplace accidents remain an important cause of injury and death in Oklahoma, despite safety requirements from federal agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If you have suffered injuries in a serious on-the-job accident in Oklahoma, contact our reputable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss your options for legal recourse. Our team of skilled lawyers have extensive experience protecting the legal rights of injured workers, and can help you seek the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

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New research has examined the lasting impact that concussions can have on the brain, including such side effects as memory loss, changes in personality and inability to concentrate – all red flags for potentially permanent brain injury. Most experts agree that repeated mild trauma to the brain in the form of concussions – commonly resulting from car accidents, falls or ...

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Overwhelming medical bills is one of the main reasons consumers in Oklahoma and across the United States consider filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, a common misconception is that medical bills are exempt from discharge in bankruptcy, which is incorrect in most cases. If you are struggling under a mountain of medical bills and you think bankruptcy can help, contact our experienced attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss your legal options. You may be able to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in order to discharge or reorganize your debt, and our lawyers can help you navigate the sometimes-complicated process of filing for bankruptcy in the state of Oklahoma.

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Creek County deputies arrested an Oklahoma man on November 19 on weapons and drunk driving complaints after he allegedly accelerated quickly from several traffic lights on Oklahoma 66. The arrest of 45-year-old James Reece, Jr. took place shortly before 8 p.m., after an Oklahoma police officer witnessed the man’s erratic driving behavior, which included speeding, swerving and changing lanes without ...

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