Despite claims by Oklahoma sex offenders that state laws make it practically impossible for them to return to productive lives, Oklahoma lawmakers are considering strengthening the already harsh laws against sex offenders throughout the state. Oklahoma’s sex offender registry includes individuals convicted of a variety of sex crimes, not just those against children, but some lawmakers are arguing that the ...
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Lawmakers Again Consider Tougher Laws Against OK Sex Offenders
Oklahoma City Woman Attacked by Pit Bull Says Animal Control Response Was Delayed
An elderly Oklahoma City woman was recently bitten by her neighbor’s pit bull as she tried to save her cat from being attacked by the aggressive dog, and she has since spoken out about the delayed response by the local animal control. According to 70-year-old Johnny Shultz, the attack happened on March 20, but she wasn’t contacted by animal control ...
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Oklahoma City Woman Attacked by Pit Bull Says Animal Control Response Was Delayed
OK Attorney General Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness about sexual violence and help educate the public about preventing sexual assault. According to the National Institute for Justice, most victims of sexual assault know their offender, and a majority of assaults go unreported every year. Even more alarming, statistics show ...
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OK Attorney General Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Oklahoma Grandmother’s Drug Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Darlene Mayes, a 74-year-old grandmother and Oklahoma resident who was accused last year of being the ringleader for a multi-state drug operation, had her charges dismissed at a preliminary hearing late last week, at the request of her defense attorneys. If you have been charged with a drug crime like marijuana distribution in Oklahoma, your first course of action should ...
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Oklahoma Grandmother’s Drug Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Fewer Debtors in the United States, But Debts Owed Higher
According to a recent report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, more American are debt-free today than in 2000. However, those who have debt owe nearly 40% more than in 2000, with the biggest percentage increase in debt being among seniors. The percentage of households in the U.S. carrying any debt decreased to from 74% in 2000 to 69% in 2011, the report showed, but the median debt load increased to $70,000, a significant increase from an inflation-adjusted $50,971. In the meantime, debt owed by seniors doubled to a median of $26,000. If you are struggling with overwhelming debt and you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, consult our knowledgeable lawyers at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss the best option for your financial situation.
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Oklahoma Man Charged in DUI Accident Death of Taxi Cab Driver
An Oklahoma driver who collided head-on with a taxi cab while driving in the wrong direction on the freeway has been charged with second-degree murder, according to prosecutors. Police reported that Ivan Douglas Nitsch, 29, had a blood-alcohol content (BAC) two-and-a-half times the legal limit when he was driving north in the southbound lanes of I-235 on February 15. If ...
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Oklahoma Man Charged in DUI Accident Death of Taxi Cab Driver
Georgia Toddler Mauled to Death by Pack of Pit Bulls
A 21-month-old girl in Georgia was mauled to death by seven dogs on April 3, when the toddler somehow got outside the family home and was surrounded by a pack of pit bulls and pit bull mixes owned by her family. According to Monica Laminack’s family, they have never had any issues with the animals, and except for one instance ...
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Georgia Toddler Mauled to Death by Pack of Pit Bulls
Lawsuit Claims Yaz Side Effects Led to Oklahoma Woman’s Arm Amputation
An Oklahoma woman has filed a lawsuit against Yaz maker Bayer, claiming that the birth control pill caused her to suffer blood clots resulting in deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which required the amputation of her arm. If you have suffered a major side effect that you believe to be related to the oral contraceptives Yaz or Yasmin, contact our knowledgeable ...
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Lawsuit Claims Yaz Side Effects Led to Oklahoma Woman’s Arm Amputation
Revised Workers’ Comp Bill Revealed by Oklahoma House
Some of the cuts in benefits for injured workers that were initially proposed by the Oklahoma Senate were reversed in a House version of the workers' compensation bill unveiled on April 4. Larger cuts in other areas kept anticipated savings under the proposed workers' comp overhaul about the same level, without reducing the compensation amounts available to many workers injured on the job in Oklahoma. If you have suffered injuries in an on-the-job accident in Oklahoma, contact our reputable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center for legal help. With the changes proposed by those working to overhaul Oklahoma's workers' compensation system, injured workers across the state may be denied the benefits they are entitled to following a workplace injury. With our legal team on your side, you can protect your legal rights and pursue the compensation you are entitled to.
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Teacher-Student Sexual Misconduct Claims Investigated at OK High School
A teacher and coach at Pawnee High School in Oklahoma is at the center of an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. According to Pawnee Superintendent of Schools, Ned Williams, “a basketball coach” has been suspended for up to ten days as permitted by law, although Williams would not verify a name ...
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Teacher-Student Sexual Misconduct Claims Investigated at OK High School