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OKLAHOMA STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS CHEAT SHEET

Based on Oklahoma Statutes Citationized Title 12. Civil Procedure, Chapter 3 Section 95 – Limitation of Other Actions Cite as: 12 O.S. § 95 DIRECT LINK: HERE or SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM. MOST COMMON DEADLINES BROKEN DOWN: 🚨 2 YEARS (MOST CLAIMS) Personal Injury Wrongful Death (starts at date of death) Property Damage Civil Rights […]

“A Felony to Follow My Faith?” Attorney Donald E. Smolen II Questions Oklahoma Senate Bill 1554

“A Felony to Follow My Faith?” Attorney Donald E. Smolen II Questions Oklahoma Senate Bill 1554 Oklahoma City, OK — Oklahoma Senate Bill 1554 is drawing growing concern across the state as it proposes sweeping restrictions on providing aid to undocumented individuals, raising serious constitutional and religious freedom questions, according to civil rights attorney Donald […]

Q& A: Why Do Civil Cases Take So Long to Go to Trial

If you’re involved in a civil case, one of the most common questions is: Why is my case taking so long to get in front of a jury? The answer isn’t about your case. It’s about how the court system is structured. Understanding the Civil Case Timeline Civil cases follow a process that takes time […]

Why Someone Can Be Found Not Guilty But Still Lose a Civil Case

One of the biggest misconceptions about the legal system is this: if someone is found not guilty in criminal court, people assume that should be the end of it. But that’s not how the law works. Criminal court and civil court serve different purposes, and they operate under different standards. That difference can lead to […]

Autism and Law Enforcement: Why Disability Training Must Be Mandatory Nationwide

This should not depend on geography. Whether someone is stopped in Oklahoma, California, Texas, or New York, the standard should be the same. Law enforcement officers across the United States should receive mandatory training on autism spectrum disorder and cognitive disabilities. Right now, that training is inconsistent. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

How We Make Autism Education Mandatory in Law Enforcement. Pro-Training. Pro-Safety. Pro-Accountability. 

This conversation is not anti-police. It is pro-training. Across the United States, millions of adults live with autism spectrum disorder and other cognitive disabilities. Those adults drive, work, vote, and interact with law enforcement like anyone else. Police officers are asked to make rapid decisions in high-stress situations. They rely on behavioral cues such as […]

Police Encounters and Autism: A Police Safety Guide

This article is for anyone with developmental disabilities including autism.  Save it. Share it. Practice it. Police encounters can feel loud, fast, and overwhelming. Officers may speak quickly. Lights may flash. Instructions may come one after another. That does not mean you are in trouble. But how you respond matters. First, Say This If you […]

What To Do If You’re Being Pulled Over by an Unmarked Police Vehicle and You’re Scared

Getting pulled over is stressful. Getting pulled over by an unmarked vehicle can feel terrifying. If you’re unsure whether the person behind you is a real officer, here’s what you should do. 1. Slow Down & Don’t Panic Do not speed away. Instead: Turn on your hazard lights to show you see them. Reduce your […]

Whistleblower Protections: What You Need to Know If You Speak Up

When employees report conduct they reasonably believe is illegal, unethical, or unsafe, they are often doing the right thing, not just morally, but legally. Federal and state whistleblower statutes exist to protect workers who disclose questionable or unlawful activity. Unfortunately, retaliation is common. That’s when the law steps in. If you’ve spoken up and then […]