Statute of Limitations A statute of limitations is the legally prescribed period in which the government or an individual can bring or enforce a legal action against a person, business or organization. Statute of limitations laws apply to both criminal charges and civil lawsuits, though there are ...
Does Oklahoma have preemption laws related to concealed carry (i.e., Does state law supersede local laws regarding the possession of handguns)? Yes. The authority to regulate firearms is reserved to the state, except local municipalities may regulate the discharge of firearms within the jurisdictio...
2. If the purpose of the riotous assembly was to resist the execution of any statute of this state or of the United States, or to obstruct any public officer of this state or of the United States, in the performance of any legal duty, or in serving or executing any legal process, suc...
Although the state permits access to court records, some court documents are exempted from disclosure under the Act. These court records are excluded from the public to protect the privacy of the persons involved or to comply with state or federal laws. Per the Act, personal identifying informati...
State law defines “lewd acts” and “indecent proposals” quite broadly. In fact, it is a crime to even look at a minor under 16 in “any lewd or lascivious manner.” The following stipulated lewd acts may be associated with sexting: Make any oral, written or electronically or computer-...
All states recognize alimony in some form, although the laws can be stricter in some places than in others and the qualifying rules can sometimes vary across state lines. Most states's divorce statutes conform to some common factors, however. One spouse must typically prove a legitimate need fo...
Federal and state antitrust laws approached on the basis of type of conduct, i.e., monopolies, mergers, price control by private business, exclusive dealing contracts, fair trade pricing, agreements not to compete; discrimination in distribution and refusals to deal; and unfair trade practices. ...
Understanding Oklahoma Personal Injury Laws When pursuing a personal injury claim in Oklahoma, it's crucial to understand the state laws that may impact your case. These laws can affect your ability to file a claim, the amount of compensation you can recover, and how the fault is determined....
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today the filing of a lawsuit against Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Southeastern) and the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating against a transgender employee on ...
Because the law is not serving its original purpose, the Oklahoma state legislature should act to repeal the state statute related to adultery.J. Harrison WattsDissertations & Theses - GradworksWatts, J. H. (2010). Exploring prosecutorial discretion in Oklahoma: A case study of non-enforcement ...