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The Tulsa Police Department has released a statement on its Facebook page regarding a DUI checkpoint at the area of S. Harvard Ave. and E. 11th Street in Tulsa on Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. To view the statement, you can visit the Tulsa Police Department’s Facebook page here. DUI checkpoints function as a general purpose…Read More
When a person is pulled over by a law enforcement officer in Oklahoma for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the officer may order the individual out of the car to perform field sobriety tests. The purpose of field sobriety testing is to allow an officer to observe a suspect’s balance, ability, attention level, and/or other…Read More
The Tulsa Police Department has released a statement on its website/Facebook page regarding a DUI checkpoint in Downtown Tulsa on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. To view the statement, you can visit the Tulsa Police Department’s Facebook page here. DUI checkpoints function as a general purpose investigatory tactic whereby police can get a close look at…Read More
The Tulsa Police Department has released a statement on its website regarding a Tulsa DUI checkpoint in on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. near Sheridan Rd. and Admiral Blvd. To view the statement, you can visit the Tulsa Police Department’s website here. DUI checkpoints function as a general purpose investigatory tactic whereby police can get a…Read More

Under the Fourth Amendment and the Oklahoma Constitution, warrantless searches are per se unreasonable, absent a recognized exception. There are several recognized exceptions, as explored in earlier blog posts on this subject. In this post, we will examine the exception of consent. A warrantless police intrusion into a protected area is reasonable, and thus constitutionally permissible, if preceded by free and…Read More

The Tulsa Police Department has released a statement on its website regarding a DUI checkpoint in Tulsa on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The location was not specified in the statement. To view the statement, you can visit the Tulsa Police Department’s website here. DUI checkpoints function as a general purpose investigatory tactic whereby police can…Read More

New Tulsa County Docket for Probation Violations The Tulsa World recently published a very comprehensive article on the new docket created to help divert nonviolent offenders from prison for probation violations.[1] Judge Drummond will be in charge of the new docket exclusively hearing probation rule violations, which will free up other dockets to focus on public safety issues. When a person…Read More

Is Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Considered A Felony In Oklahoma? One of the most pressing concerns we've addressed at the Law Office of Carlos L. Williams revolves around post-accident actions. Many individuals, often in a state of panic or confusion, wonder: "Is leaving the scene of an accident considered a felony in Oklahoma?" The answer varies depending on…Read More

Stalking; Protective Orders in Oklahoma Protective Orders are orders issued by the court on behalf of a victim of domestic violence. It may order the abuser to move out of a shared home and/or to stop hurting, threatening, stalking and/or harassing the victim. The authority of courts to enter orders of this nature stems from the Oklahoma Protection from Domestic…Read More

What Is A CDL In Oklahoma A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a special license issued by the State of Oklahoma that allows an individual to drive certain types of vehicles. Drivers are required to have a CDL in order to drive vehicles over a certain weight, buses, and vehicles containing hazardous materials. In addition to passing certain medical requirements,…Read More