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There are many solid reasons why the U.S. Supreme Court in 1966 ordered police and prosecutors to read what has become known as the Miranda Rights warning before interrogating a suspect.

Everyone needs to be held accountable for their actions. However, mental health problems can affect a person’s ability to comprehend their actions. So, does it mean mental health can be used as a defense to criminal charges?

In Oklahoma, imprisonment remains one of the most common punishments that are usually imposed on defendants convicted of misdemeanor and felony crimes. However, incarceration is known to cause harm to the mental and physical health of defendants, psychological stress, increased risks of recidivism, and issues with family members. Thankfully, sentencing alternatives such as diversion programs, house arrest, probation, and community service can help reform or rehabilitate offenders properly while avoiding the adverse impacts of institutionalization.

Dealing with criminal charges can be a confusing and often overwhelming experience. Facing charges can impact your reputation, your employment, and your livelihood. A conviction can really have devastating effects on all areas of your life.

Oklahoma is among the states in the U.S. where medical cannabis is legal, while recreational marijuana remains illegal. Eligible citizens in the state may be issued medicinal marijuana licenses, which allow them to possess small quantities of cannabis for medical purposes.

Military retirement benefits are nest eggs set aside to pay eligible military retirees, their surviving spouses, and loved ones for their service to this great nation. However, there are various procedures involved in applying for military retirement benefit plans or lifetime monthly annuities.

Foreign nationals living in the United States illegally who qualify for a family-based Green Card will have to return to their home country for a visa interview at the U.S. Consulate. In the past, this could result in a stay of up to ten years in their home country if their visa application were unapproved before they could apply again.

In a landmark 1950 movie made by the Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa titled "Rashomon," three witnesses to a murder offer contradictory versions of what happened. To this day, attorneys and judges speak of the “Rashomon Effect” when confronted with contradictory evidence from witnesses. This begs the question, “Can we really trust so-called eyewitness testimony?”

Going through a divorce is a difficult and complicated time for a family. In some cases, relocating to another city or state may be necessary. However, questions and uncertainty may surround custodial parents’ rights to relocate with their children following a divorce.

There are several lawful ways people can obtain an immigrant visa (green card) to immigrate to the United States, two of which are adjustment of status and consular processing. In some cases, eligible individuals may have the opportunity to choose between these two pathways when seeking to obtain a green card.