Speed limits are designed for safety…Traffic Violation LawyersSpeed limits are designed for safety…Traffic Violation Lawyers

You have GOT to be kidding! The national speed limit was set for one purpose – to save gasoline. Remember those long gas lines during the oil embargo in the late 70’s? President Carter came up with a few ideas on how to save gas… one was to set thermometers to 76 instead of 72. Another… to enforce a 55 MPH national speed limit. A 55 MPH “limit” was enacted in 1973 under the Nixon administration…To backup the 55MPH speed limit, “data” was used, to show that reduced speeds showed a trend toward reduced fatalities. DUH! A slower moving vehicle is less likely to suffer damage… But, no direct correlation has been linked between collision FREQUENCY and higher speed. Only that going faster means higher chance of death IF a collision occurs. And more so, even the Federal government admits that most “speed related” fatal accidents also involve… DRUNK DRIVING. Here’s what the government says… “In 2001, 43 percent of the intoxicated drivers (BAC = 0.10 or
higher) involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared with only 14 percent of the sober drivers (BAC = 0.00) involved in fatal rashes.” Well, There’s a no-brainer for you! 86% were DRUNK! They didn’t die because they were speeding… They were drunk!traffic violation lawyers

DRUNK DRIVING killed them… not speed. Collisions involving speeding drunk drivers are classified as being caused by… speeding. But, guess who helps to gather “reliable” traffic data…. aside from police that is… INSURANCE COMPANIES… and what do they make by having lower speed limits … MONEY.

Speed limits are set based on “the average” driver’s speed

Nope. There is a nice little requirement created by the United States Department of Transportation called … The 85th Percentile. A word about 85th percentile speed is in order. Traffic studies have shown that speed on a roadway resembles a bell-shaped curve. The standard deviation can be determined by the difference between the average speed and the 85th percentile speed. The difference contains 35 percent of the distribution.”

Put simply, the 85th percentile speed is the speed at which most people drive. BUT… most limits are lower than this number by about 10 MPH. Further, conclusive studies by the NHTSA shows that most people “drive at a speed at which they feel most comfortable.” And, it also shows “Fines do not deter drivers from their ‘driving comfort zone.'”

And even the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration admits… “Various studies seeking to prove that the 55 mph limit has had a long-term positive effect on highway safety have come up with mixed results. Given the present federal law, however, more than local considerations are at stake whenever a police administrator considers a speed enforcement program, because a state has much to lose by not complying with the federal law and regulations.”speeding ticket attorneys

Money, not safety, is the primary reason for speed compliance programs… Speeding tickets = MONEY And, there is more…. Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Section 2B-10 (1988) When a speed limit is to be posted, it should be the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic, rounded up to the nearest 10 km/h (5 mph) increment.

Gee… The States and local governments break the law in posting invalid limits and then want US to comply with the invalid limits. Nice, huh?

This myth makes me the most angry. Why aren’t the speed limits set at average? It’s all about money. I won’t stand for it, and you shouldn’t either. Fight the good fight, and show the government you won’t lay down like a dog. You will fight against this unfair ruling. More information on this website

Child CustodyChild Custody

Child Custody

While divorcing spouses can permanently resolve their disputes about property at the time of a divorce, issues concerning children can continue for years.

When parents divorce – or break up if they are not married – their child-rearing duties do not cease. If anything, parents find they have to communicate and cooperate, almost as much after a divorce or separation than when they were together.

We understand that families are a work in progress. Whether you are considering a divorce, have been served with divorce papers, or are estranged from the child’s other parent, you need an experienced family law attorney who understands Oklahoma child custody, child support and child visitation laws and procedures.

Our Child Legal Services | Owasso Visitation Attorneys

Our attorneys have that experience and understanding. They have represented clients in many child-related legal matters. As seasoned litigators and proven negotiators trained in mediation and collaborative law techniques, they assist our clients in resolving important issues related to:

Child custody and visitation:Retaining parenting rights after a divorce, separation or other relationship breakdown, and determining your options for joint legal custody, physical custody and/or visitation.

Child support:Assisting parents in obtaining child support that complies with state formulas and accurately reflect the parents’ financial circumstances.

Child removal/relocation:Assisting parents in resolving custody, visitation and other issues resolving child removal, particularly when those parents need to move out of the state.

Child Custody

Modifications of orders: Seeking to modify the terms of court orders relating to divorce, child custody, child support or alimony when personal or financial circumstances change substantially, as well as seeking to stop others’ requests to modify those terms.

Enforcement:Helping clients to enforce court orders for child support, spousal support and custody, as well as to obtain and enforce restraining orders and orders for protection.

Paternity:Establishing a child’s parentage can entitle him or her to child support and health care benefits from the father. It may also legally permit a father to have access to a child. Our lawyers represent both mothers and fathers in paternity actions.

Termination of parental rights:Ensuring the safety and well-being of the child by seeking to end a parent’s rights to a child when there is abuse or neglect in the home.

Criminal DefenseCriminal Defense

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Being charged with a crime is a stressful and scary time in your life. A criminal conviction can change your life forever. Take action today to protect your rights and minimize the consequences of your arrest. Retain a criminal defense lawyer at our Law Office.

Whether you are accused of a DUI, DWI, APC, drug possession, larceny or any other misdemeanor or felony charge, you have options. Our lawyers will take the time to listen, answer your questions, and work with you to determine the best strategy to defend yourself. If you have arrests or convictions on your record, you may be entitled to have those arrests expunged and your record completely cleaned up. Contact the firm online or call 918-376-7208 for a free consultation to explore your options.

Working For Your Best Interests

If you face criminal charges in Oklahoma, you want to stay out of jail and keep your record clean. Finding the right lawyer is crucial to mounting an effective defense. An experienced and conscientious criminal defense lawyer can help you minimize the damage to your life and your future. You need an attorney who will give you the personal and professional attention you deserve throughout this ordeal.

As your attorneys, our job is to help you — to be on your side and to advocate for your best interests. Once we have a thorough understanding of the facts of your case, we will work with you to decide the best way forward. We are experienced and effective plea negotiators and skilled trial lawyers, willing to take your case to trial if that is your best option.

Among our attorneys is Julie Henson, a former assistant public defender in Oklahoma County as well as a former assistant district attorney for Logan County. She has more than 15 years of experience handling Oklahoma criminal cases and is committed to your defense.

Good People Make Mistakes | Let Us Defend You

Good people make mistakes. The issue is what to do to put those mistakes behind you and return your life to normal. We handle a wide variety of Oklahoma felony and misdemeanor offenses in both district and municipal courts, cases such as:

  • DUI, DWI, and APC, including driver’s license suspension hearings before the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • Delinquency/Criminal charges
  • Drug possession, sale, cultivation, manufacturing and other drug charges
  • Petty larceny and other theft offenses
  • Fraud and identify theft
  • Embezzlement and bogus checks
  • Robbery and burglary
  • Armed robbery
  • Assault and battery
  • Domestic violence
  • Traffic and speeding tickets
  • Parole and probation violations
  • Expungements

A Drunk Driving Arrest Can Suspend Your Driver’s License

If you have been charged with DUI, DWI or APC in Oklahoma, you need to take action immediately to protect your driving privileges. You only have 15 days after a drunk driving arrest to request an implied consent hearing from the Department of Public Safety, or you will lose your driver’s license. The right attorney can make it possible to keep your driver’s license from being suspended at that hearing, or secure a modified license that would allow you to continue to drive. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is essential to contact a lawyer immediately.

Municipal Court Cases

Any type of criminal matter that is handled in municipal court, even traffic tickets, should have the attention of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Having handled countless cases in municipal court, both in Owasso, Skiatook, Collinsville, Tulsa and surrounding areas, our attorneys can zealously take charge of your case and fight the municipal cases that you are facing. We are conveniently located in Owasso and are experienced in handling those cases filed in city courts.