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16 March
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Will Medical Need Excuse Your Possession of Marijuana Charge?

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Will Medical Need Excuse Your Possession of Marijuana Charge?

People find relief from various different medical conditions by using marijuana, whether prescribed by a doctor or obtained by other means. In Oklahoma, marijuana users who treat medical conditions with the plant could face serious criminal charges if found in possession of marijuana or under its influence. New legislation up for a state-wide vote in June 2018 could help them stay out of trouble. Voters will decide State Question 788 on June 26, 2018. If passed, the ballot initiative would legalize the licensed use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal use only. Users would need to obtain a signature from...

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07 July
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Do Hospitals Have to Report DUI Patients?

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Do Hospitals Have to Report DUI Patients?

If you arrive at the hospital for treatment and a test shows that your blood alcohol is over the legal limit, does the hospital have to report you to law enforcement? This is the question posed in a recent Oregon case, and the court answered “yes”. Oklahoma does not have the type of “mandatory reporting” statute in effect in Oregon, but in some cases doctors may feel an obligation to inform law enforcement anyway. In the Oregon case, a statute required health care facilities to notify law enforcement of patients with over 0.08 alcohol concentration or a controlled substance in their...

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03 July
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Challenging Oklahoma Blood Test Results in Court

Posted by rainmakeradmin
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Challenging Oklahoma Blood Test Results in Court

If you had your blood tested after a DUI traffic stop in Oklahoma, you may be wondering how to challenge the blood test results in court. Generally, blood tests have fewer calibration and procedural problems than breath tests, but there are still defense strategies to explore. In Oklahoma, the blood test must be administered in accordance with the testing laws, including 47 O.S. § 752. Only an authorized person, such as a doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, or other employee approved by the hospital can draw your blood. This person must receive a written order authorizing blood withdrawal. For example, a law...

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