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08/17/2026

If you’re charged with a crime, discovery controls how early you learn what the State has and what it may be missing. Oklahoma is about to make major changes to that process. Beginning November 1, 2026, defendants can request broader discovery, receive important material earlier, and get more protection against

If you’re charged with a crime, discovery controls how early you learn what the State has and what it may be missing. Oklahoma is about to make major changes to that process. Beginning November 1, 2026, defendants can request broader discovery, receive important material earlier, and get more prot...

08/17/2026

Oklahoma domestic abuse and domestic violence laws change significantly on November 1, 2026. The biggest change makes domestic abuse in the presence of a child a felony on the first offense. Oklahoma also changes the punishment for domestic abuse by strangulation and expands what can qualify as great bodily injury. This post covers all the major changes.

Oklahoma domestic abuse and domestic violence laws change significantly on November 1, 2026. The biggest change makes domestic abuse in the presence of a child a felony on the first offense. Oklahoma also changes the punishment for domestic abuse by strangulation and expands what can qualify as grea...

08/16/2026

A public social-media post can be ugly, personal, and upsetting without automatically satisfying Oklahoma’s stalking statute. In Meeks v. State of Oklahoma, 2026 OK CR 19, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a conviction involving a YouTube video about the defendant’s ex-wife.This post explains what the Court decided, why “directed toward” mattered, and what the case means for defendants today.

A public social-media post can be ugly, personal, and upsetting without automatically satisfying Oklahoma’s stalking statute. In Meeks v. State of Oklahoma, 2026 OK CR 19, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a conviction involving a YouTube video about the defendant’s ex-wife.This po...

08/10/2026

Oklahoma created a new way for multiple DUI allegations to become one felony case. Starting November 1, 2026, prosecutors may aggregate two or more separate violations of Oklahoma’s DUI statute committed by the same person within one year and prosecute them as a single felony.

06/09/2026

Charlie Kelly, in the hit comedy show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, claims he's “the best goddamn bird lawyer in the world.” The lawyers at The Urbanic Law Firm would object to that statement—at least when it comes to bird law in Oklahoma. When police or prosecutors are building an Oklahoma bird-law case against you, The Urbanic Law Firm knows how to handle suspected fowl play. That matters because when cockfighting, migratory birds, quail, endangered species, nests, eggs, feathers, or bird parts start showing up in a case, bird law can become something far more serious than a crazy plot hatched on a sitcom.

Charlie Kelly, in the hit comedy show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, claims he's “the best goddamn bird lawyer in the world.” The lawyers at The Urbanic Law Firm would object to that statement—at least when it comes to bird law in Oklahoma. When police or prosecutors are building an Oklaho...

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...