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Stops, searches, questioning, and evidence handling are examined for legal problems.
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Protect your right to remain silent, follow release terms, and preserve documents.
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Understand the two proceedings that may follow an Oklahoma DUI arrest.
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Start HereTodd Kernal has worked as a criminal defense lawyer for nearly 26 years. His practice includes DUI, drug charges, sex offenses, and other felony and misdemeanor cases.
The work begins with the record: what was said, what was searched or seized, what the reports and recordings show, and what deadlines are approaching. Todd prepares cases for court while giving clients plain answers about their options and risks.
"All defendants deserve the full protection of the United States and Oklahoma Constitutions."
Learn about Todd’s background, client feedback, and representative matters before deciding whether to contact the firm.
Stops, searches, questioning, and evidence handling are examined for legal problems.
The evidence and legal issues are developed for motions, hearings, negotiations, and trial.
Bond terms, statements, court dates, and other immediate obligations are addressed first.
Choose the charge or court issue closest to your case.
Court charges, testing issues, and related driver-license concerns after an Oklahoma DUI arrest.
Learn MoreDefense of possession, distribution, trafficking, and cases involving searches or warrants.
Learn MoreCriminal allegations, no-contact conditions, and related protective-order issues.
Learn MoreMisdemeanor and felony assault charges, including matters involving self-defense claims.
Learn MoreConfidential representation in cases involving serious allegations and lasting consequences.
Learn MoreDefense of property, financial, and intent-based criminal allegations.
Learn MoreReview of warrant status, surrender options, release concerns, and the underlying charge.
Learn MoreRepresentation in alleged violations involving reporting, treatment, testing, or new charges.
Learn MoreReview of Oklahoma record-sealing eligibility and the filing process.
Learn MorePlain-language information about arrest, release, and the felony process.
A practical checklist for the first 48 hours after an Oklahoma arrest.
Learn MoreThe usual stages from arrest and filing through motions, resolution, or trial.
Learn MoreHow to understand release terms, avoid violations, and document a need for modification.
Learn MoreAnswers to common questions before and after an arrest.
As soon as possible after an arrest or when you learn you are under investigation. Early review can identify release conditions, court dates, evidence to preserve, and statements to avoid.
Sometimes. The result depends on the evidence, applicable law, charging decisions, criminal history, motion rulings, and prosecutor. No outcome can be promised before those facts are reviewed.
A first case can still affect employment, driving privileges, professional licenses, immigration status, and a criminal record. It should be evaluated before any plea or waiver of rights.
Counsel can review the stop, warrant, search, questioning, identification procedure, and handling of evidence. A remedy depends on the facts and the law governing the violation.
Fees depend on the charge, complexity, expected hearings, and whether the case is tried. The scope and fee should be explained before representation begins.
Some Oklahoma records may qualify for expungement after required conditions and waiting periods. Eligibility depends on the disposition, criminal history, and current law.
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