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A preliminary hearing has been set for a former Oklahoma State University (OSU) student facing multiple charges of sexual battery. Nathan Cochran, 22, appeared in court earlier this week with his attorney on allegations that he targeted three OSU students while they slept, on November 3, 2011, and August 11 and 15, 2012. Cochran was charged with three counts of ...

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The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has three area men in custody, all of whom have been accused of making lewd proposals to and soliciting sexual acts from a minor. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the three cases, these men could face significant penalties if they are convicted of the sex crimes, including jail time, hefty fines, mandatory registration as ...

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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Wynnewood Refining Co. LLC with repeat, serious and other-than-serious violations after the death of two workers at the firm's crude oil refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The OSHA investigation began at the oil refinery on September 29, 2012, following a boiler explosion, which killed the two Oklahoma workers. During the investigation, federal investigators found violations of the company's process safety management standard, which requires specific management of workplace hazards associated with processes involving dangerous chemicals. If you have been injured in an oil refinery accident or another serious job site accident in Oklahoma, consult our reputable lawyers at Oklahoma Legal Center today to discuss your legal options.

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Filing for bankruptcy is a common occurrence in today's economy. However, bankruptcy still carries a negative stigma with most people, who often assume the reason for a person's bankruptcy is irresponsibility, laziness or some sort of dishonesty. In many cases, this stigma may result in the person filing for bankruptcy to give up on ever qualifying for a mortgage or owning a home. On the contrary, recovering from bankruptcy and qualifying for home ownership may happen in less time than you think. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, and you have questions about how this could affect your ability to qualify for a loan and buy a home in the future, consult our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today.

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In Oklahoma, more women are incarcerated per capita, and more condemned prisoners are executed, than in any other state in the United States. This trend could change, however, with a program that is designed to provide an alternative to locking up nonviolent women convicted of crimes in Oklahoma. The program subjects these women to an intense rehabilitation program for one ...

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Two adults and four children were injured last week in a rollover accident that took place in Harrah, Oklahoma. Although no one was killed in the devastating collision, the accident brings attention to the importance of practicing safe driving techniques when traveling on Oklahoma roadways. If you have suffered injuries in a rollover accident or another type of accident in ...

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A 6-year-old Nebraska girl is recovering from a severe dog bite inflicted by her neighbor’s 15-month-old Rottweiler. As a result of the dog attack, the Nebraska Humane Society issued a misdemeanor citation to Robert Mattox, the neighbor and owner of the Rottweiler, for having a dangerous dog, but did not seize the dog. According to the victim’s mother, the 6-year-old ...

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An alleged drunk driver was arrested in Oklahoma after crashing into another car at a stoplight early in the morning on March 25. The collision was so devastating that both drivers and a passenger in the Mustang were unable to escape the vehicles on their own; they required the assistance of firefighters and the jaws of life. When police arrived ...

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Although a proposed bill would change Oklahoma's workers' compensation system from court-based to administrative, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court (OWCC) is currently still responsible for overseeing work injury claims filed by Oklahoma employees. The OWCC is composed of ten judges appointed by the state's governor to serve a six-year term, and some claim that the political affiliation of the judge assigned to your case can significantly affect the outcome of your claim. For example, many lawyers representing employees in workers' compensation disputes claim that Republican governors tend to appoint conservative judges who may award injured workers lower amounts in benefits, compared to judges appointed by Democratic governors. Judging by recent statistics regarding workers' compensation claims filed in Oklahoma in 2012, this claim may actually be true.

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For graduates in the process of repaying student loans, it is extremely important to understand the consequences of defaulting on their loans. To default means you have failed to make payments on your student loan as scheduled according to the terms of your promissory note, which is the binding legal document you signed when you initially took out your loan. If you are struggling to repay your student loans and other forms of debt, such as a mortgage or car loan, filing for bankruptcy may be a good option for you. Consult our reputable bankruptcy lawyers at Oklahoma Legal Center today to discuss Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and to determine what steps you can take to relieve your overwhelming debt.

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