Sara Polston’s illegal voting case raises an important Oklahoma question: Does saying you didn’t know you couldn’t vote provide a defense? Ignorance of the voting restriction is a weak defense by itself. Oklahoma distinguishes mistakes about the law from mistakes about disqualifying facts. That distinction changes how we should evaluate the allegations and her reported … [Read more...] about Two Votes, One Prison Cell: Sara Polston’s Oklahoma Voting Nightmare!
Legislative Payback or Public Safety? Sara Polston’s Shocking Constitutional Fight!
This article provides a legal analysis of Oklahoma SB 137 changes, why Sara Polston says the State can't use it to return her to prison, and the apparent strength of each side's arguments. Sara Polston pled guilty in Cleveland County to causing an accident resulting in great bodily injury while driving under the influence. The court imposed a 15-year sentence in December 2025, … [Read more...] about Legislative Payback or Public Safety? Sara Polston’s Shocking Constitutional Fight!
Tulsa’s “Serial Defecator” Case: Legal Analysis of a Messy Situation
A surveillance video case involving feces smeared on business property raises a serious question: what could Oklahoma prosecutors charge? The facts may implicate Oklahoma property damage laws, a public-decency offense, and possibly indecent exposure. However, each theory requires proof of specific facts and intent. This post explains which Oklahoma crimes may fit, the penalties … [Read more...] about Tulsa’s “Serial Defecator” Case: Legal Analysis of a Messy Situation
