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Oklahoma Ignition Interlock Program Targets Drivers Arrested for DUI
Under a new Impaired Driver Accountability Program drivers arrested for DUI can slightly reduce the risk associated with installing an ignition interlock device. The six month program is extended 60 days each time a driver fails an alcohol breath test, Drivers who successfully complete the program can get their drivers license reinstated without paying a reinstatement fee. Read more »Reclassified Oklahoma Felonies Can Be Expunged Within 30 Days
Starting Nov. 1, non-violent offenses previously classified as felonies can be expunged as misdemeanors, regardless prior convictions or other pending charges. The only statutory requirement for fast track expungements are full payment of restitution and completion of any court-ordered treatment programs. Convictions are eligible for expungement 30 days after completion of a sentence. Read more »Oklahoma Justice Reforms Spell Reduced Sentences for Thousands
Incarceration for Oklahoma probation violation on most felony drug possession or low-dollar property crimes are now limited to one year. Justice reforms approved in 2019 also mean inmates passed over in Oklahoma's historic November mass commutation are likewise eligible for consideration in light of new laws under the state's usual commutation process. Read more »Trademark Owners Cannot Block Non-Trademark Use of Trademarked Term
Fake Cease-and-Desist Letter Has No Teeth The Florida chapter of a journalist’s trade group recently released a satirical letter asking Pres. Donald Trump to stop using the phrase “fake news” because they intend to trademark the term. California trademark attorney Ted Hasse explained that’s not how it works. Even if the cease-and-desist letter were not […] Read more »Can You Sue a Celebrity for Posting a Photo You Took of the Celebrity?
Bieber Sued for Posting Picture of Bieber Simply Being in a Picture Does Not Give You a Copyright It’s no surprise that someone would be sued for posting a photo of a celebrity on Instagram. What about when the person sued is the same person in the photo? Yes, you read that right. Justin Bieber […] Read more »Should I Settle My Tulsa Personal Injury Claim or Go to Court?
Many people ask us questions such as, “Should I settle my Tulsa personal injury claim or go to court?” We will attempt to answer this question here. However, keep in mind there is no simple solution. Each case is different, and details matter. Whether you decide to settle your Tulsa personal injury claim or go […] Read more »Slip and Fall in Oklahoma: Who is at Fault?
Slip and fall accidents in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get complicated. The property owner may be at fault, the plaintiff may be at fault, or both the plaintiff and the property owner could share responsibility for the injury arising from a slip and fall. If you or a loved were injured in a slip and fall […] Read more »Tulsa Auto Accident Lawyer: What is Pain and Suffering?
Putting a dollar amount to pain and suffering in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get complicated. It is usually a jury that determines the merits of a pain and suffering claim in court. In Oklahoma, if you have an accident and suffer disfigurement or dismemberment, you can claim for pain and suffering. Any injury that causes you […] Read more »What Are Grounds for Divorce in Oklahoma?
Fault vs. No-Fault Grounds For Divorce In order to obtain a divorce in Oklahoma, you must have a legal reason to do so. This reason is commonly known as “grounds” for divorce. Every divorce petition in Oklahoma must allege the grounds under which the party filing the petition is seeking to end the marriage. Okla. […] Read more »What is the Time Limit for Filing a Personal Injury Case in Oklahoma?
In typical cases, a personal injury claim in Oklahoma must be filed within two years of the injury. Exceptions include intentional torts, which must be filed within one year. Injuries not discovered until later may qualify for more time. Read more »Tulsa Personal Injury Attorney: How Long Will an Oklahoma Injury Claim Take?
While an Oklahoma injury case is pending, it can seem as if time has frozen in its tracks. Weeks, even months can pass with no significant progress in the case. Many plaintiffs eager to get a personal injury settlement begin to wonder, how long will this take? The answer is seldom straightforward. It could take […] Read more »What is Negligence in Oklahoma Personal Injury Law?
Unreasonably careless behavior can be negligence in Oklahoma personal injury law. When injury attorneys can prove someone's negligence caused another person's injury, the injured party may be awarded compensation. Read more »Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: How to Prove Fault in an Auto Accident?
When an auto accident has happened, proving that the other driver was at fault is crucial in your compensation case. To determine the other driver’s fault, you should provide evidence that shows that he or she acted in a manner that was careless and not prudent. If you can prove the other driver acted negligently, […] Read more »Ask the Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: Is the Rear Driver Always At Fault?
No. In most cases, it is the rear driver who is thought to be at fault for a car crash. But the back end collision landscape has also been invaded by ‘cash for crash’ scams. Some insurance fraudsters use two vehicles to break suddenly in front of a car and force a collision. If you […] Read more »Tulsa Auto Accident Attorney: What to Do After an Auto Accident
A Tulsa auto accident attorney explains steps to take after a car wreck to protect your safety and prepare for an Oklahoma personal injury claim. Read more »Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: Steps in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Claim
Knowing the steps in a personal injury claim can help you better work with your Oklahoma accident attorney to get the best personal injury claim settlement. Read more »Oct. 11, 2018: Tulsa Attorney James Wirth on Z-104.5
Tulsa attorney James Wirth joined Josh and Chuck on the Morning Edge at z-104.5 He fielded questions about dog bites, roommate breakups, broken chairs at work and collecting unemployment after getting fired. It is often the case that a simple question does not have such a simple answer. In the case of roommates who broke […] Read more »Oct. 4, 2018: Tulsa Attorneys Q&A on Z-104.5 The Edge
In the fourth episode of Make Law Easy on Z-104.5's Morning Edge, Tulsa lawyer James Wirth talked about what to do when there is an arrest warrant, what to do if a friend working on your car ruins something, how to know if a will is valid, liability for a slip and fall on water in a public place and whether homeowner association fees must be paid when promised services are not delivered. Read more »Human Rights Report Denounces Oklahoma's Mass Incarceration of Women
Oklahoma's decades old distinction as incarcerating more women per capita than any state in the US hurts families, a Human Rights Watch report says. Oklahoma criminal justice reforms are likely to stop an increase in Oklahoma prison population but might not roll back the results of decades of mass incarceration driven by severe sentencing, merciless prosecution and probation plans that keep defendants returning to jail. Read more »Sept. 27, 2018: Tulsa Lawyers Q&A on Z-104.5 The Edge
Topics include defaming public officials, posting video of a neighborhood, driving a company car with expired tags, getting fired unfairly and drug court. Read more »Sept. 20, 2018: Tulsa Lawyer Q&A on Z104.5 The Edge
Tulsa attorney James Wirth was on the Morning Edge again Sept. 20, 2018, this time to answer questions about medical marijuana, child support and vehicle searches during traffic stops. Listen to the show here. Read more »Tulsa Criminal Attorney Discusses Medical Marijuana on KJRH Channel 2
Tulsa criminal attorney James M. Wirth told KJRH Channel 2 that colleges and universities that prohibit marijuana on campus after medical marijuana was legalized usually do so because they receive federal funds, campus policies often reflect federal mandates. Under federal law, marijuana remains illegal, and schools risk loss of federal money if their policies accommodated medical marijuana. Read more »Sept. 13, 2018: Make Law Easy on Z-104.5 The Edge
Thurday Mornings at 9 a.m. Tulsa attorney James Wirth sat in with Z-104.5 The Edge morning personalities Josh and Chuck Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 for the first edition of their weekly “Make Law Easy” radio segment. The morning duo charted a jovial course through listener’s legal questions that the media-savvy Tulsa lawyer quickly answered in […] Read more »Tulsa Attorney James Wirth Makes Law Easy on Z-104.5 The Edge
Tulsa attorney James Wirth joins Josh and Chuck on Z-104.5 The Edge each week for a light, informative conversation about Oklahoma legal concerns that matter to The Edge’s classic rock listeners. Listeners can Tweet questions for the morning segment to @EDGETULSA. Read more »Sentencing Reform Drives Applications to Commute Sentence in Oklahoma
Changes in Okalahoma sentencing laws for drug crimes and non-violent property crimes have created a favorable environment for those who submit an application to commute sentence to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. While far more commutations in Oklahoma are denied than are passed, recently reduced penalties that make prior penalties seem excessive are among the reasons board members have approved a growing number of applications to commute sentences in recent years. Read more »
