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Understanding Oklahoma's Compulsory Insurance Law Imagine cruising down a scenic Oklahoma highway, windows down, the wind in your hair. It's a picture of freedom on four wheels. But what if that freedom crumbles in an accident due to a simple oversight: driving without car insurance? In Oklahoma, having car insurance isn't optional. It's the law. The Oklahoma Compulsory … [Read more...] about The Consequences of Driving Without Insurance in Oklahoma

Texting and Driving Prohibited in Oklahoma It's risky to text and drive since it puts everyone on the road at danger. In Oklahoma, Okla. Stat. tit. 47 §11-901b forbids distracted driving, which includes texting and driving. This rule emphasizes the value of safe and alert driving practices by requiring drivers to provide their entire attention to the road. In an effort … [Read more...] about The Legal Implications of Texting and Driving in Oklahoma

A Comprehensive Guide to Oklahoma Bankruptcy Filing Although declaring bankruptcy can be a difficult process, it can offer relief and a new beginning for your finances if done correctly. While it is possible to file for bankruptcy on your own, without an attorney, many prefer having an attorney by their side. Use the expertise of a Wirth Law Office - Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about The Process of Filing for Bankruptcy in Oklahoma: A Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding Oklahoma City's Small Claims Court Small claims court could be the answer you need if you find yourself in a legal issue involving a modest sum of money. Small claims court is intended to give people a less complicated and more economical means of resolving conflicts. It can handle a variety of problems without requiring a full-fledged civil lawsuit in … [Read more...] about How to Successfully Navigate Oklahoma's Small Claims Court

Motorcycle Injuries' Meandering Timeline In Oklahoma, recovering from a motorcycle accident requires more than just physical and psychological rehabilitation; it also entails navigating the legal system to obtain just compensation. Knowing what to expect and being aware of the route ahead can have a big impact on how your case turns out. You need the counsel of an Oklahoma … [Read more...] about Navigating the Legal System After a Motorcycle Accident in Oklahoma City

Sealing Juvenile Court Records in Oklahoma It's important for people who want to start adulthood with a clean slate to understand the Oklahoma juvenile record sealing legal process. Knowing the procedures and requirements for eligibility will have a big impact on how well your petition to the court, to have records sealed, goes. At Wirth Law Office our Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about The Process for Sealing Juvenile Records in Oklahoma

Recognize Grounds for Appeal In Oklahoma, the process of appealing a court decision can be difficult and intricate. If you're not happy with the result of a criminal trial, family court case, or civil lawsuit, you need to know how to handle the appeals process. Determine whether you have a good reason to contest the court's ruling before filing an appeal. In Oklahoma, … [Read more...] about How to Appeal a Court Decision in Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Guide

Were You Unjustly Accused of a Crime? Facing false accusations of a crime is a challenging situation that can have far-reaching consequences. Whether it's due to a misunderstanding, mistaken identity, or deliberate fabrication, being wrongly accused can jeopardize your reputation, livelihood, and freedom. In Oklahoma, knowing how to respond effectively is crucial to … [Read more...] about What to Do If You're Falsely Accused of a Crime in Oklahoma City, Okla.

What's a Protective Order in Oklahoma City A protective order is a court order that requires somebody to stay away from you, to stop having contact with you, to stop harassing you, and to stop stalking you. In Oklahoma, we call them protective orders. Elsewhere, people may be more familiar with them as restraining orders, but here in Oklahoma, a restraining order can mean … [Read more...] about How to File a Protective Order in Oklahoma City: A Guide

Safeguarding the Rights of Oklahoma Crime Victims Oklahomans who have been victims of crime, like those in every state in the union, have legal rights. In most states, those rights are enumerated in state statutes. Those statutory rights are intended to offer assistance, defense, and redress to people who have been harmed by illegal activities in Oklahoma. It is essential … [Read more...] about The Rights of Crime Victims in Oklahoma: An Overview

Open Carry Laws in Oklahoma Oklahoma, like many states in the U.S., has laws governing the possession and carrying of firearms. Whether you're considering open carry or concealed carry, understanding the legal landscape is essential to avoid running afoul of the law. It is important to know the details of the law to make sure you avoid any unnecessary problems. At Wirth … [Read more...] about Legalities of Open Carry and Concealed Weapons in Oklahoma City

Don't Enter Oklahoma to Trespass Trespassing is a misdemeanor in Oklahoma. Charges may lead to penalties and, depending on the specifics of the accused trespass, jail or prison time. Signage is no longer required by Oklahoma law as of November 1, 2021. Therefore, entering without authorization does not require the presence of a notice to be deemed trespassing. Oklahoma Laws, … [Read more...] about Oklahoma's Laws on Trespassing: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

Immediate Consequences In Oklahoma, a driver who is arrested for DUI has immediate repercussions, typically for their family as well. To lessen the effects of your arrest both now and in the future, you urgently need the expertise of a knowledgeable Oklahoma City DUI lawyer if you are arrested for driving while intoxicated. When you are arrested for DUI, the first thing that … [Read more...] about Understanding Oklahoma's DUI Penalties: What You Need to Know

A LIfe Changing Step People in Oklahoma City who are interested in the possibility of adoption should know from the start that adopting a child is a deeply personal and intricate legal process. Prospective adoptive parents need to comprehend the procedures and legal requirements involved, particularly if this is their first experience with the system. Understanding the … [Read more...] about Navigating the Oklahoma Adoption Process: Key Steps and Requirements

Understanding Hit and Run Laws in Oklahoma For anyone, being involved in a car accident can be terrifying. Regardless of who is at fault or how many people are hurt, neglecting to stop your car after an accident can have dire legal repercussions. It is especially important in the busy streets of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident … [Read more...] about How to Handle a Hit and Run Accident in Oklahoma City

Not Just A Ticket Modern cars are built for comfort and for speed. It's easy to exceed speed limits while feeling completely in control. The reality is, that even if you can control the vehicle at speed, the State of Oklahoma controls how fast you may legally travel. The only sure way to avoid a speeding ticket is to not speed. If you are cited for speeding, your options may … [Read more...] about Understanding Oklahoma's Laws on Aggravated Speeding

Understanding Possession vs. Title Ownership It's important to understand the difference between possession and title ownership when it comes to a Victim Protective Order (VPO). Possession refers to the right to have control over the property and the ability to use it, while title ownership refers to legal ownership of the property. A VPO may grant possession of the home to … [Read more...] about Oklahoma VPO Part II: What Are Property Implications of a VPO and Can It Affect Title Ownership?

Get the Protection You Deserve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82p1K6w02K4 Video Transcript: Hello, everybody. This is Dustin Peterson and I am a lawyer in Oklahoma. Continuing my segment here on family law and divorce topics, I want to talk a little bit today about the victim's protective order. Oftentimes, when we have a divorce, we will deal with issues of domestic … [Read more...] about Oklahoma VPO Part I: What Is a Victim Protective Order (VPO)?

What’s Yours, What’s Mine, and What’s Ours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2jatZyKsb0 Video Transcript: Hello, everybody. This is Dustin Peterson and I am The Oklahoma City Attorney. We've been talking quite a bit about equitable property division in divorce. And today's topic is going to be about whether separate property can actually be acquired during the marriage. … [Read more...] about Is It Possible to Acquire Separate Property during Marriage in Oklahoma?

Pensions and Parting Ways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK5SXCqTx-s Video Transcript: Hello, everybody. This is Dustin Peterson and I am an Oklahoma lawyer. Continuing today our segment on equitable property division, this one will pertain to a very common aspect of divorces, pension plan distributions. Many employees do have pension plans that they pay into during … [Read more...] about How to Fairly Divide Pension Plan Benefits in an Oklahoma Divorce Case

Disability Pay vs. Retirement Pay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euYZDSEd47I Video Transcript: Hello everybody, this is Dustin Peterson and I am The Oklahoma City Attorney. We've been talking about equitable property division in divorce, and today will be no different. We're going to touch on a brief discussion of military retirement benefits. When a service member … [Read more...] about What Happens to Military Retirement Benefits After a Divorce in Oklahoma?

From Investment to Alimony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H85fABptW-g Video Transcript: Hello, everybody, this is Oklahoma City attorney Dustin Peterson. Continuing with our segment on equitable property division, today we have another set of facts. In this particular case, the husband and wife were going through a divorce where the wife had worked through the marriage … [Read more...] about Can a Spouse Be Awarded Alimony against Future Wages in Oklahoma?

Protect Your Business in a Divorce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7m34kVz80c Video Transcript: Hello, everybody. I’m Dustin Peterson, a lawyer in Oklahoma. The question today in the equitable property division segment has to do with a man who will be getting a divorce from his wife. And they began a business together, and the husband has asked me what he can expect his … [Read more...] about How Is Goodwill of a Business Treated in Property Division during an Oklahoma Divorce Case?

To Divide or Not to Divide? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3pPBjic-h8 Video Transcript: Hello everybody. This is Dustin Peterson, and I am The Oklahoma City Attorney. We've been talking about equitable property division in divorce, and today is no different. We have talked about the methods for distributing pension plans, and today is something similar but … [Read more...] about Disability Benefits: Marital or Separate Property in an Oklahoma Divorce Case?