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Drive Sober and Don’t Worry About Holiday Checkpoints

As you celebrate the holiday season with friends and family, keep in mind that driving sober can help prevent tragic and life-changing consequences. Too often, holiday celebrations are spontaneously taken to the roads, which increases the risk of automobile accidents, arrests and even death. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is especially prevalent [...]

Serious Defense Lawyers for Oklahoma Drug Charges Defense

Oklahoma is known for the strict penalties it has in place for drug charges, subjecting offenders to possible jail time even for minor infractions, like a first offense possession of marijuana charge. In fact, Oklahoma’s drug sentencing is among the harshest in the country, with mandatory minimums and penalties that may include hefty fines, years [...]

Severe Penalties for Drug Offenses in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is well-known for its severe penalties for drug offenses, which include possession, manufacturing, distribution and trafficking of illegal drugs. Even a minor drug charge in Oklahoma, such as a first offense possession of marijuana charge, carries the possibility of a year in jail if convicted. Because of the stringent drug laws in Oklahoma, it [...]

Oklahoma DUI Questions Answered

Possible DUI Questions: The Oklahoma City criminal defense lawyers at Atkins & Markoff are familiar with many possible DUI defenses and may question: Who was Driving? Was there Probable cause? Were you read your Miranda Rights? Were you given implied consent warnings? Were you assumed to be under the influence? Faulty tests create a skewed [...]