An Oklahoma cardiologist was sentenced to 17 years in prison on May 21 for striking and killing a motorcyclist while under the influence of alcohol. The sentencing hearing was scheduled after a jury found the Oklahoma City resident guilty of leaving the scene of an accident, manslaughter in the first degree and aggravated driving…
In Oklahoma and most other states, an individual cannot operate a motor vehicle if his or her blood alcohol content, or BAC, is higher than .08%. In Utah, the legal limit is .05%, and commercial drivers must stay below .04% if they wish to comply with the law. Drivers under the age of 21…
An Oklahoma doctor will spend more than a decade behind bars for causing a fatal accident while intoxicated and then fleeing the scene. During a May 21 sentencing hearing, the judge sentenced the cardiologist to 15 years in prison for manslaughter, one year for driving under the influence and one year for leaving the…
A new bill in Oklahoma aims to reduce the number of repeat DUI offenders by requiring everyone who is convicted to attend victims’ impact panels. House Bill 2877 was passed by the Oklahoma Senate with a bipartisan vote of 31 to 13. If Governor Stitt signs it, it will become law in the state….
Police officers often ask motorists suspected of drunk or drugged driving in Oklahoma to perform a series of exercises that are generally referred to as a standardized field sobriety test. These tests have been designed by experts to reveal signs of impairment, and strict protocols must be followed when they are conducted. Drivers are…
Drivers who are under the age of 21 are not allowed to operate motor vehicles if they have alcohol in their systems. This is true whether a person is driving in Oklahoma or anywhere else in the country. In some cases, a minor may be taken into custody even if his or her blood…
It is relatively easy for Oklahoma police officers to determine that a driver is drunk and make an arrest on the spot. However, it is not as simple when it comes to marijuana. Other than a blood test which does not give immediate results and is difficult to administer, officers are not able to…
Oklahoma drivers who are arrested for driving under the influence will have understandable concerns as to how the case will impact their lives. A conviction can lead to various penalties. A critical aspect of a DUI case is whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony. There are certain circumstances that will lead to…
Police officers in Oklahoma and around the country use preliminary alcohol screening devices during traffic stops to determine whether or not drivers are operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Officers may ask for a breath sample when they notice signs of intoxication or after a motorist has failed a standardized field sobriety…
An 18-year-old Oklahoma man was taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol during the early morning hours of March 8 after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Enid. Breath tests conducted at the scene allegedly revealed the man’s blood alcohol concentration to be between .17 and .20. Drivers in…