Berlin Law Firm November 2018

Oklahoma Statute Offers Fresh Start This month, thousands of Oklahomans will get the chance for a fresh start. As of Nov. 1, a change in the law to Title 22 O.S. Section 18 “Expungement of Criminal Records” will go into effect, easing the restrictions on clearing nonviolent felonies from their record. For so many people with nonviolent felonies in their past who have gotten their lives back on track, this is incredible news. WHAT’S CHANGED Previously, in Oklahoma, you needed to obtain a full pardon to expunge your felony record, something not easily achieved. You also had to have no other felony convictions in your history and no misdemeanors in the past 15 years. On top of all of this, 10 years had to elapse from the moment you completed your sentence before you could even begin the process of seeking expungement. Great News for Nonviolent Felons

NOT SURE IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE? The law can be confusing, and the last thing you want to do is spend the time, money, and energy seeking an expungement only to find that you don’t meet the full requirements. That’s why our contract counsel Kyle Killam is waving his consultation fees for November and December to help former nonviolent felons find out if they are eligible for this opportunity. READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? If you are eligible for expungement under this new law, we want to help you clear your name as soon as possible. That’s why, for the next two months, we’ll be offering our assistance in seeking a criminal expungement at a reduced rate. Now through Dec. 31, for only $1500 — a $1000 discount — you can hire the fine folks at the Berlin Law Firm to help you get your nonviolent felony expunged and the fresh start you deserve. Want 2019 to be your best year yet? An expungement is the perfect place to start. Call us today at (918) 770-0172 for your FREE eligibility consultation.

Now you do not need a full pardon to clear your nonviolent felony conviction. You still cannot have any other felony convictions, but the grace period for misdemeanors has been moved down to seven years . Best of all, you can seek expungement a mere five years after serving your sentence. Suddenly, a whole swath of formerly ineligible expungement candidates are going to be afforded the chance to get their lives back on track.

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Pumpkin Chickpea Fritters Ingredients

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1–2 teaspoons flour, for binding (optional) 1 cup panko bread crumbs, for coating 1/4–1/2 cup safflower or canola oil, for frying

1 can chickpeas, drained

1/2 cup organic pumpkin purée

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic granules

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

4. Form mixture into golf-ball- sized spheres and roll to coat in panko breadcrumbs. Pat into flat cakes and carefully drop into hot oil. 5. Fry fritters, flipping once, until golden and toasty, about 2 minutes per side. 6. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel to dry and cool. Serve 5 minutes after cooking.

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash

together chickpeas and pumpkin purée until the majority of peas are mixed with purée.

2. Add sunflower seeds, apple cider vinegar, spices, and flour to mixture. Fold until fully integrated. 3. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high.

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