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22 November
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What Is a Plea Bargain, and Should You Accept One?

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What Is a Plea Bargain, and Should You Accept One?

The prosecutor or your lawyer tells you that you could make a plea bargain with the state in your criminal case. But you are not sure what a plea bargain is or how it will affect the charges against you. Before you accept a plea bargain, make sure you learn about what you can expect. What Is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain is a negotiated deal with the prosecutor or district attorney to reduce or change the charges in your criminal case. In exchange, you agree to plead guilty or “no contest” to the reduced charges and do your time. For example,...

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15 August
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What Is a District Attorney? Commonly Asked Questions about a Criminal Case

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What Is a District Attorney? Commonly Asked Questions about a Criminal Case

Many people arrested for DUI or drug charges have never been to court or faced criminal charges before. They usually have many questions about the legal process and what to expect. This blog is one in a series that answers frequent inquiries about the criminal process, starting with the major players you may encounter in criminal court. What is a district attorney? A district attorney is a lawyer who acts as representative of the city, county, state, or country in criminal cases. District attorneys are also called prosecutors or attorneys general, depending on the court location and situation. They decide which crimes...

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04 July
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Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for Drug Charges

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Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for Drug Charges

If the prosecutor has charged you with committing a drug crime, your search for the right criminal defense attorney should start now. You have a narrow window of opportunity to find someone who will investigate, mount a strong fight against the charges, and obtain a result that helps you. Does the Attorney Know the System? Ask the attorney about his or her experience fighting drug charges for clients. How long has he or she been practicing, and what did he or she do before practicing law? Finding a lawyer who worked as a prosecutor or district attorney, or even in law enforcement,...

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18 May
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Charged with Aiding and Abetting or Being an Accessory? Your Next Steps

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Charged with Aiding and Abetting or Being an Accessory? Your Next Steps

People accused of helping someone commit a crime fall into two categories: aiders and abettors, and accessories. If you have been charged with either aiding and abetting a crime or being an accessory, you probably have questions about these legal terms. An aiding and abetting charge means that prosecutors think the accused encouraged someone to commit a crime or advised him or her in its commission. To prove these charges, the prosecution must show that the aider and abettor acted with criminal intent or that he or she had knowledge of the person who committed the crime’s criminal intent. In other words,...

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13 November
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DUI Vehicle Forfeiture: Is It Legal?

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DUI Vehicle Forfeiture - Is It Legal?

Oklahoma law permits DUI vehicle forfeiture, meaning the state could take your vehicle away because you violated DUI laws. Many citizens are shocked to learn that the courts allow civil asset forfeiture on a regular basis against criminal defendants. Not just any DUI driver can have his car seized. The law is very specific about which offenses could lead to forfeiture. First, you must have at least two DUI offenses on your record. If you have two offenses, the first one must be within 10 years of the second one, and at least one of the two offenses must have involved...

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16 October
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What to Ask Your Lawyer Before You Accept a Plea Deal

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What to Ask Your Lawyer Before You Accept a Plea Deal

You should ask your lawyer a few key questions before you accept a plea deal. Plea deals usually involve a criminal defendant pleading guilty to a lesser crime – such as a citation instead of a misdemeanor or a misdemeanor instead of a felony – to avoid further prosecution. If you accept a plea deal, the lesser crime will appear on your record and you will face the consequences of that crime. Learn about the details of the proposed plea in your case before you agree to accept it. Is this plea the best deal for me? Not every plea ends...

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