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I got pulled over for my taillight and during the stop they walked the drug dog down one side of the vehicle and the dog never alerted to anything but they went ahead and pulled us out and detained us. They had no reason to suspect drugs or anything can they do that in oklahoma
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In Oklahoma, as in other states, police can use drug-sniffing dogs during traffic stops, but there are legal limits to this practice. The use of a drug dog itself doesn't typically violate your rights, but the duration and manner of the traffic stop can be significant.
The police need... View More 
Inmate put on medical grievance restriction. In Oklahoma the administrative review authority has 3 branches. ARA, medical ARA and personal identity ARA. Inmate appeals grievance restriction to medical ARA and the next day to ARA because the policy isn't clear on who to appeal to. Inmate is... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
In this situation, the inmate can take several steps to address the issues related to the medical grievance restriction and the administrative appeals process:
Subpoena of Records: The inmate can request the court to issue a subpoena for the records related to his appeal and the medical... View More
Inmate was placed on grievances restriction he appealed to Administrative review authority and was denied his appeal can he go straight to judicial review in state court?
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
In Oklahoma, before an inmate can seek judicial review of an agency's final decision, they typically must exhaust all available administrative remedies. This means the inmate must follow the prison's internal grievance process completely. If the inmate's appeal has been denied by the... View More
Prisoner challenging grievance restriction through request for judicial review in Oklahoma district court. 2 months later he gets ORDER OF THE COURT IN CIVIL ACTION FILED BY INMATE stating: the petition does not comply with the law because of failure to include one or more of the legally required... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
It seems this order from the court is saying your petition for judicial review is missing some required components. Specifically, the court is looking for:
1) A statement of prior judicial and administrative relief sought: This means you need to include information on any other judicial or... View More
A oklahoma prisoner filed a judicial review on agency decision to put him on grievance restriction. The inmate was filing himself pro se and thought certificate of service was proof of mailing and now the court has ordered before he figured out his mistake. The inmate still has not seen the order... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2024
In this situation, where a prisoner pro se misunderstood a court rule and failed to provide proof of mailing in time, it's important to act quickly to address the issue.
The first step is to file a motion for reconsideration or relief from the order, explaining the misunderstanding and... View More
Inmate is appealing Judges order. His appeal has merit and the law library supervisor is blocking him from getting copies and other necessary law library services. His deadline is approaching what can he do to keep from getting time barred in court?
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In a situation where an inmate is being denied access to law library services, it's essential to act promptly to address this issue. Inmates have the right to access legal resources, especially when working on appeals or meeting court deadlines. The first step is to file a grievance within the... View More
Oklahoma inmate was attempting to address violations of constitutional rights through grievance procedure to exhaustion administrative remedies , prison staff blocked him from proper exhaustion of administrative remedies until he discharged. Inmate discharge before statute of limitations expired on... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
In Oklahoma, as in other states, prisoners are generally required to exhaust administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit for violations of constitutional rights. This means they need to follow the prison's grievance process to its conclusion. However, there are exceptions to this rule.... View More
Inmate filing grievances regarding violations of his 1st, 5th, 8th, and 14th amendment constitutional rights. The grievance coordinator told his unit manager transfer him for writing religious grievances. The conversation was overheard by another inmate who wrote a sworn affidavit and got it... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
In Oklahoma, if an inmate is facing reprisals for filing grievances, he may be entitled to seek injunctive relief, especially if these reprisals are in response to him exercising his constitutional rights. The filing of grievances is a protected activity, and retaliation for such actions can be a... View More
He’s been in prison for 38 years. his case was supposed to be commuted due to laws in early 80’s. Commutation Attorneys aren’t helping him. I am his wife. I truly believe he is unjustly still incarcerated.
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
If your husband's case was supposed to be commuted and it hasn't been, it's important to take immediate action. Commutation of a sentence typically requires a formal process, often involving a review by a parole or pardon board and, ultimately, a decision by the governor.... View More
I'm in prison filing grievances on violations of my civil rights . The prison administration retaliated against me by transferring me to another prison. Before I was transferred I filed a preliminary injunction in the county I was in asking the court to order the warden and the grievance... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In Oklahoma, when a prisoner files a request for a preliminary injunction, the court clerk should file it under the appropriate civil procedure rules, rather than as a writ of habeas corpus. A preliminary injunction is a court order that commands or prohibits specific actions before a case goes to... View More
A prisoner in Oklahoma file grievances on violations of his constitutional rights. The prison grievance coordinator call his unit manager and told him transfer him as retaliation for filing grievances. The prisoner filed a request for preliminary injunction in the county he was in asking the court... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In Oklahoma, when a prisoner files a request for a preliminary injunction, the court clerk should file it under the appropriate civil procedure rules, rather than as a writ of habeas corpus. A preliminary injunction is a court order that commands or prohibits specific actions before a case goes to... View More
Child stays with his mother, attends school and daycare in this town by mother, and father lives 45 minutes away only sees him once a week. Father has multiple times threatened to not bring child back. Is there anything the mother can do ?
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
In Oklahoma, when a child is born out of wedlock and there is no custody order in place, both parents generally have equal rights to the child. However, this situation can become problematic if one parent threatens to withhold the child from the other, as you've described with the... View More
Switch his case to mental health court before trial his medically I'll and has disabilities and medical problems
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Oklahoma, transferring a case to a mental health court can be a complex process, especially if the trial is already underway. Mental health courts are designed to handle cases involving defendants with mental illnesses and may offer more appropriate resources and outcomes for such individuals.... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Oklahoma, the general rule is that the police cannot enter your home without a warrant unless there are specific circumstances that allow for warrantless entry. If you expressly tell them they cannot enter and you do not consent, they typically need a warrant based on probable cause or an... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
The general rule is that police cannot enter your home without a warrant if you have denied them permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. If the police have probable cause to believe a crime is being committed or there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, they may... View More
Mental health facility in Sapulpa OK, which is a part of the Creoks Oklahoma network. It is an inpatient 10 day program. I was held for 48 days. I was harassed around the clock by most of the staff, including the kitchen staff. I was made to have a video conference with a judge and I was made a... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Your experience at the mental health facility in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, raises several concerns, especially regarding your rights as a patient and the legal procedures followed during your stay. In Oklahoma, as in other states, patients have specific rights in healthcare settings, including the right... View More
Under certain commissions, therefore are sometimes witnesses to prosecuting cases, is that enough to file in a separate district or as an original proceeding in the tenth circuit?
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In the scenario you're describing, where defendants are frequently involved in prosecuting cases in a specific district federal court, concerns about potential conflicts of interest or bias might arise. These concerns can be a valid basis to request a change of venue or to file in a different... View More
A fellow employee is always making my job harder, by blocking pathways, he has spit in my drink, I've reported it to my employer and it continues to happen, and HR has been told as well.
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In your situation, where you're facing ongoing bullying and harassment at work, it's important to know that you have rights to a safe and respectful workplace. The behavior you've described, especially spitting in your drink, is not only unprofessional but could also be considered a... View More
Yes I had courts it was a formal arraignment my attorney wanted me to do it please I am deaf and did not feel comfortable doing the plead as I was not aware of everything that was going on through my preliminary hearing due to me being deaf I've had several other cases that I was not provided... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this. You have the right to effective communication in court, which includes having an interpreter provided if you are deaf or hard of hearing. It’s important that you have someone who can fully understand and participate in your legal proceedings.... View More
I would like to know if it's the Court's responsibility for providing me with paperwork about my rights for an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing I have a cochlear implants and I was not aware of my interpreter rights I'm asked them and told him I needed somebody in the past... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you've had difficulties obtaining an interpreter in court. It's essential that you have full access to communication during legal proceedings, especially if you're deaf or hard of hearing.
Courts are generally responsible for providing... View More
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