Oklahoma Civil Rights Questions & Answers
Q: If my employer gives me a drug test do I have a right to the reports, statements, and results regarding the drug test?
I passed the test, of course. It was during an investigation that HR was looking into. I had called about my supervisor, Curtis and his discrimination against me.
I have to ask for documentation of certain things. But I'm wondering if I have the right to all documents regarding that drug... Read more »
Old adage: There is no harm in asking
Q: Are police required to inform someone that not complying with a request will directly lead to an arrest?
I was watching this video about a woman being arrested for not signing a ticket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMaJOtOu5M8. It seemed questionable to me that the exchange between the officer and the woman was "You're not going to sign the ticket?" "No. Because I..." "Step out of the car." "Why?"... Read more »
It is your duty as a person present in the US to follow the law. Officers are not required to tell you the law. They’re responsible for enforcing it.
Q: If I file a complaint on an attorney for misconduct can the attorney contact me?
Yes. They can attempt to work out the problem. They cannot threaten or harass you.
Q: Can a person just walk into a police station and ask to be put into protective custody because of mental illness
A person can do that. Whether anything will happen is another story
Q: Is it illegal for someone to photograph my property without my permission?
Caught a neighbor taking pictures of my vehicle and items in my front yard(private property) without approaching me or other members of my household. I don't appreciate it and don't know their purpose behind it. Is this illegal if I can prove they took the photographs?(Question details edited... Read more »
It is totally legal to take photographs in public.
Q: I was charged with 3 counts of child abuse by county officers whereas the allegations have no evidence to prove
There is no history of any kind of child abuse and I have no criminal record before this . Please help
These are very serious charges. You need to hire an attorney. No getting around that.
Q: 2015 Divorce there is a temporary protective order issued to coincide with this case to divorce was final in 2016
Protective order should be looked at before finalise this case the case has been finalised and the PO was never look at or address it was a temporary order with no date is it still good or ?
If the protective order was issued in the course of the divorce in that case and not filed in a separate protective order case filing with a different case number, the temporary orders in the divorce become null and void after the rendition of the decree of dissolution unless the protective order... Read more »
Q: If I lose a jury trial what will happen if dhs is involved?
A lot more information is needed before I can try to answer that question. You should consult with an attorney licensed in Oklahoma ASAP, especially if you have an upcoming jury trial.
Q: Can a wife that's 100% disabled and requires aid and attendance be charged with care giver neglect of her husband
Yes if the facts show that the wife indeed neglected her husband. Being 100% disabled does not stop someone from possibly committing such a crime.
Q: how inportant is a date on the search warrant that was served?
Very important. The search must be within a specified time from the date it was signed by the Judge. If outside that time, the search could be quashed in Court.
Q: My son was charged with a contraband charge for something that he was not present to see officer find during the search,
They said $800 surety bond. They had already done several searches of clothing and everything checking pockets and all. Then all a sudden a officer comes in after he been locked in a cell and says he found contraband in a pockets that we know had been searched many times. He did have my son... Read more »
Hire an attorney who should ask for any videos inside the jail facility showing the search of his pockets and discovery of the contraband.
Q: My son was charged with a contraband charge for something that he was not present to see officer find during the search,
They said $800 surety bond. They had already done several searches of clothing and everything checking pockets and all. Then all a sudden a officer comes in after he been locked in a cell and says he found contraband in a pockets that we know had been searched many times. He did have my son... Read more »
You need to hire an experienced defense attorney to fight these charges for your son.
Q: When a federal law appears to contradict a SCOTUS majority opinion, but is not directly addressed; which preempts?
It depends on when the federal law was enacted, before or after the opinion, and whether or not the opinion addresses the statute and declares it unconstitutional or otherwise invalidates it.
Q: What are the laws and status in Oklahoma concerning surety bonds and ethics
You have asked two complicated legal questions the answers to which would fill at least six shelves in any law library. Wanna try again?
Q: My ex and I has never seen eye to eye since I was told by my 2 minor children step mom broke my daughters wrist and when
I showed great concern but also keeping a civil conversation out of concern for our children we have together. He just laughed and said I was making this stuff up in my head and I was dramatic and making something out of nothing. I didn’t think I was dramatic, I was emotional and crying for the... Read more »
I recommend consulting a lawyer any time you believe your child may be suffering abuse when they are not in your care to determine your options and if you have any duty to report same.
Q: his wife is” mother on school records” I can’t even get infor nothing on them and I’m aloud visitation but being denied
I believe I should be on school paperwork. I have been denied any communication with my children for Two years they move every time I find them. I was told that dhs was investigating them after the broken wrist thing. I just need help on what my legal grounds are so I don’t end up in jail bc I... Read more »
If you have an order allowing you visitation and the other party is refusing to comply with the terms of the order, you can file a motion to enforce the visitation order. There are other options, as well. I recommend you consult a family law attorney in the state/county where your divorce was... Read more »
Q: My house has two driveways. The original driveway and the one my grandparents had added on.
The city is now trying to ticket me sayi by the original driveway is an alley? It doesn't even go thru and is on our property is that legal?
You must check the land records to insure that the driveway the City is claiming to be an alley is indeed an alley or a part of your property. Obviously, if the driveway was built on property owned by the City and deemed an alley, the City may then enforce their rights concerning the use of that... Read more »
Q: I came from NM to Oklahoma with a guy he promised to send me home when I wanted to leave. He refuses now to send me
Can he be held for kidnapping
No uou came voluntarily
Q: The Public's right to access and clean up public land
Does the public have the right to access public land for the purpose of cleaning up and remove trash materials
Please repost with a question.
Q: How do i get my kids back the judge gave her other 30 days to get more evidence against me and they have cameras
We have went to court and the judges granted her another 30 days to come up with evidence against me on medical neglect in education and so far in the 30 day she is took my kids to doctors and now she is not trying to give me my visitation my kids do not wanna be there my oldest daughter has been... Read more »
Bottom line, you need to hire an attorney to represent you at the next hearing. Your odds of presenting an effective case are much better with an experienced attorney.
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