The Urbanic Law Firm, PLLC

06/01/2026

The newest judge s*x scandal involves allegations that a federal judge had s*x with a law enforcement officer in courthouse chambers, denied it, and stayed on the bench. It reminds us of the Timothy Henderson situation in Oklahoma County, where a judge’s undisclosed s*xual relationship with prosecutors (yes, plural) created major fallout in criminal cases. This blog post explains the Oklahoma crimes that could apply, how a criminal defendant should view these types of situations, and how the Henderson case compares to the newest judge s*x scandal.

The newest judge s*x scandal involves allegations that a federal judge had s*x with a law enforcement officer in courthouse chambers, denied it, and stayed on the bench. It reminds us of the Timothy Henderson situation in Oklahoma County, where a judge’s undisclosed s*xual relationship with prosec...

05/29/2026

A jury convicted Brent Swadley on six felony counts, and he now faces a 10-year sentence. However, a guilty verdict doesn’t end the procedural fight. This post explains what can happen before his sentencing on July 16, 2026, what the judge can do at sentencing, and how Oklahoma law treats deferred, suspended, concurrent, and consecutive sentences.

A jury convicted Brent Swadley on six felony counts, and he now faces a 10-year sentence. However, a guilty verdict doesn’t end the procedural fight. This post explains what can happen before his sentencing on July 16, 2026, what the judge can do at sentencing, and how Oklahoma law treats deferred...

05/22/2026

Prosecutors say Brent Swadley, of Swadley's BBQ, and two former executives used false paperwork to get public money from the Tourism Department to the amount of $4.7 million. Both co-defendants took deals and testified against Swadley. The case now centers on whether the State can prove Swadley knowingly led a plan to defraud Oklahoma. This post explains the accusations, timeline, crimes, and punishment Swadley could face.

Prosecutors say Brent Swadley, of Swadley's BBQ, and two former executives used false paperwork to get public money from the Tourism Department to the amount of $4.7 million. Both co-defendants took deals and testified against Swadley. The case now centers on whether the State can prove Swadley know...

05/16/2026

According to reports, former Oklahoma news photographer Darrell Lee Vannostran faces allegations tied to hidden cameras found in dressing rooms at Griffin Media’s Oklahoma City building. The Oklahoma County filing lists 21 counts of taking clandestine photographs. For Oklahoma hidden cameras, the legal issue usually isn’t just the camera. It’s the place, the purpose, consent, identity, and digital proof. This post breaks down the Oklahoma crimes, statutes, penalties, and defense issues raised by those reports.

According to reports, former Oklahoma news photographer Darrell Lee Vannostran faces allegations tied to hidden cameras found in dressing rooms at Griffin Media’s Oklahoma City building. The Oklahoma County filing lists 21 counts of taking clandestine photographs. For Oklahoma hidden cameras, the ...

05/11/2026

Former NBA player and Oklahoma State standout Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City on a Texas felony warrant tied to an alleged theft-of-property allegation. The dispute allegedly involved more than $9,000 allegedly paid for framing sports memorabilia and an item valued around $40,000. This blog post analyzes Oklahoma criminal procedure issues that apply in this case and the two crimes Mr. Mason could be charged with if this happened in Oklahoma.

Former NBA player and Oklahoma State standout Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City on a Texas felony warrant tied to an alleged theft-of-property allegation. The dispute allegedly involved more than $9,000 allegedly paid for framing sports memorabilia and an item valued around $40,000. This b...

05/04/2026

Anyone know who did this?

Police cruisers with troopers in full tactical gear were seen responding to an area near an Oklahoma campground following a shooting.

05/03/2026

To be convicted of APC, the State has to prove a lot more than “you were drunk near a car.” The real issue is control. Were you in a position to direct, manage, or regulate the vehicle? Could you make it move? Did the facts show shelter, or did they show a danger that you could drive away?

This post explains the Oklahoma cases that shape APC, the real-world spectrum courts look at, and the facts that can make or break an actual physical control case.

To be convicted of APC, the State has to prove a lot more than “you were drunk near a car.” The real issue is control. Were you in a position to direct, manage, or regulate the vehicle? Could you make it move? Did the facts show shelter, or did they show a danger that you could drive away? This ...

04/28/2026

Oklahoma immigration consequences can turn one criminal case into two battles. You may have a state-court charge in one courthouse. However, that same charge can also affect deportation, admissibility, green-card renewal, citizenship, travel, bond, employment, and family stability.

04/27/2026

Oklahoma controlled substance schedules can shape your entire drug case. The schedule can affect how prosecutors describe the drug, how they charge the case, and how they argue punishment. However, the schedule doesn’t tell the whole story.

04/26/2026

When someone you love gets arrested, panic can take over. However, Oklahoma arrest help starts with three moves: find out where they are, learn what court or jail has the case, and avoid saying anything that can hurt them later.