Oklahoma takes DUI charges seriously, with mandatory jail time even for first-time offenders. Getting behind the wheel after drinking can lead to severe consequences that affect your freedom, finances and future. Understanding Oklahoma's strict DUI laws is crucial...
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3 financial consequences of pleading guilty to a DUI charge
Motorists do not always respond appropriately to driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Many people choose to enter guilty pleas. They don't want to go to trial, even though they may insist that test results were inaccurate or that police officers made an error in...
The role of field sobriety tests in a DUI case
There are many circumstances that might result in a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. Police officers often conduct targeted traffic stops when they notice unsafe behavior on the road. They may also ask motorists to submit to testing after their involvement in...
Is a DUI charge a felony or a misdemeanor?
Some driving under the influence (DUI) charges arise because of technical violations. People fail breath tests during traffic stops or at checkpoints and end up arrested as a result. Other DUI arrests occur because one driver displays poor capabilities on the road or...
Just being over the legal limit is grounds for a DUI charge
People who regularly enjoy alcohol eventually develop a tolerance. Someone who may have felt the effects of a single drink when they first started drinking may now need to consume multiple beverages to experience the same sensations. This slow-growing tolerance may...
What are some tactics to fight a drunk driving charge?
Drunk driving charges can result in very serious penalties that can include time in jail, hefty fines, community service, probation, ignition interlock devices and alcohol education and treatment. There are also collateral consequences, such as increased insurance...
Addressing some basic elements of DUI charges
There may be few experiences in life as stressful as being accused of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Regardless of how it happens, if you stand accused of such offenses, you might not have the necessary legal knowledge to know...
DUI charges and the topic of driving on medications
When it comes to driving while under the influence, most individuals may associate this with the presence of alcohol consumption. However, this might not be the only factor that could create impairment among drivers, as there may be some types of medications that...
Knowing what to expect when approaching a DUI checkpoint
There may be numerous types of strategies law enforcement agents may employ to promote safety on the streets of Oklahoma. DUI checkpoints are just one example of a common strategy, and while you may typically expect to encounter these mostly during the holidays, this...
Talking to your teen about underage drinking and driving
Many parents in Oklahoma may look forward to the day their teens reach the milestone of receiving their drivers’ licenses. However, as your kids prepare to navigate the open road on their own, you might also experience a mix of emotions, as it may only be natural to...