85% Rule in Oklahoma is harsh and will greatly extend the time a person spends in jail. In Oklahoma, a “10-year sentence” doesn’t always mean 10 years. For most crimes, inmates can earn “good time credits” or become eligible for parole after serving a fraction of their time—often as little as 25% to 33%. However, for a specific list of serious offenses, Oklahoma law triggers the 85% Rule. This rule is one of the strictest sentencing laws in the country, and understanding it is vital if you… Read More

Understanding Drug Trafficking helps you better prepare for what is to come. When most people hear the term “drug trafficking,” they imagine large-scale cartels or sophisticated smuggling operations. However, under the Oklahoma Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act, the legal reality is much broader—and much more dangerous for the average person. In Oklahoma, drug trafficking isn’t necessarily defined by what you do with the drugs (like selling or transporting them); it is primarily defined by how much of the substance you have in your possession. 1. The “Weight”… Read More