An Oklahoma lawmaker has proposed a new bill that could alter the definition of rape in the state, essentially making it illegal for church employees or volunteers to engage in sexual activity with church members under the age of 20. It is likely that the proposed measure was at least partly influenced by the recent case in which a former ...
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Proposed Bill Could Redefine Rape in Oklahoma
TX Mom Loses Fingers, Legs From Rare Infection Following Minor Dog Bite
A Texas mother of four lost her legs and almost all of her fingers after contracting a rare infection from a dog bite she sustained on Christmas Day. According to doctors, the dog lover, 48-year-old Robin Sullins, experienced a rare reaction to bacteria in dog saliva following the minor dog bite, which ultimately left her fighting for her life. If ...
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TX Mom Loses Fingers, Legs From Rare Infection Following Minor Dog Bite
Proposed Bill Would Allow Oklahoma Cities to Ban Dog Breeds
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow cities throughout the state to ban any breed of dog they consider dangerous. Although the measure, proposed by Senator Patrick Anderson, isn’t breed-specific, some opponents of the bill argue that it’s a “backdoor way to ban pit bulls.” While efforts to ban pit bull terriers in Oklahoma failed in 2006, a ...
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Proposed Bill Would Allow Oklahoma Cities to Ban Dog Breeds
Tulsa Area Sees Decrease in 2012 Bankruptcy Filings
The number of bankruptcy cases filed in the Tulsa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Oklahoma was 3,417 in 2012, which represents a decrease from 3,711 cases filed in 2011 and 4,406 cases filed in 2010. Although national bankruptcy statistics for 2012 are not yet available, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reported in early November that the number of new bankruptcy cases had dropped about 14% across the country for fiscal year 2012, the 12-month period that ended September 30. The total number of bankruptcy filings in the U.S. reached 1,261,140 between October 1, 2011 and September 30, a decrease from the 1,467,221 filed in fiscal year 2011 and from the 1,596,355 filed in fiscal year 2010. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, your first course of action should be to consult our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss your legal rights.
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Numbness or Tingling in Arms or Legs Could Signal a Neurological Injury
If you injured your back or neck on the job in Oklahoma, and you have since experienced numbness, burning, weakness or a tingling sensation in your arms or legs, there may be some nerve involvement in your injuries. When nerves become inflamed, pain may radiate down from the nerve root into your arms and shoulders in the event of a neck injury, or into the legs, thighs, buttocks or feet in the event of a lower back injury. Recognizing that your neck or back injury has resulted in a neurological injury is extremely important, especially when pursuing benefits through a workers' compensation claim. Until you know how severely you have been injured, you can't be sure that the compensation you receive is adequate. If you have suffered serious injuries in a work-related accident in OK, contact our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today.
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ECU’s Head Basketball Coach Arrested in Oklahoma DUI Bust
Second-year head men’s basketball coach at Oklahoma’s East Central University (ECU), Rodney “Mac” McConnell, was arrested by Ada police early in the morning on January 13, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. At the time of his arrest, McConnell’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was reportedly 0.08%, which is the legal limit in the state of Oklahoma. ...
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ECU’s Head Basketball Coach Arrested in Oklahoma DUI Bust
New Security System Targeting Sex Offenders Introduced in PA Schools Already in Use in OK
As of January 22, 2013, all school buildings in the Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania district will begin using a new electronic security system to check for convicted sex offenders. The school security system, which is already in use in schools in Oklahoma, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, will require all school visitors to present identification at a front desk, to ...
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New Security System Targeting Sex Offenders Introduced in PA Schools Already in Use in OK
Oklahoma Court Rejects Hearing for Inmate on Death Row
An Oklahoma appeals court has denied a request for an evidentiary hearing by a death-row inmate convicted in the fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk in Oklahoma City. The Arkansas man was convicted of first-degree murder, which, in Oklahoma, is punishable by a penalty of life in prison, life in prison without the possibility of parole, or the death ...
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Oklahoma Court Rejects Hearing for Inmate on Death Row
Safer Roads Near Schools May Reduce Risk of Pedestrian Accidents Involving Kids
A new study shows that after New York City made the streets near some of its schools safer, the number of children struck by cars each year dropped considerably. Experts say the findings of the study point to the success of the national Safe Routes to School program, which was established in 2005 to encourage kids to walk or ride ...
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Safer Roads Near Schools May Reduce Risk of Pedestrian Accidents Involving Kids
DUI Case Sheds Light on Blood Tests Ordered Without a Search Warrant
The Supreme Court heard a DUI case on January 9 about a disputed blood test, which took to task the practice of police routinely forcing drunk driving suspects to undergo a blood alcohol test without first at least attempting to obtain a search warrant from a judge. Drunk driving is a serious problem in the United States, with 10,000 alcohol-related ...
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DUI Case Sheds Light on Blood Tests Ordered Without a Search Warrant