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…
Though the effects of alcohol vary from person to person, many people in Oklahoma and across the United States behave differently when they drink. This is true in the case of a 27-year-old woman from Tennessee who allegedly attacked her boyfriend and drove recklessly while under the influence of alcohol. According to the woman’s…
A police officer with the Madill Police Department has submitted his resignation following his alleged involvement in a DUI accident on March 1. The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. in Madill at a railroad crossing on East Main Street. According to law enforcement authorities, the police were called to the accident scene. The…
Those who are charged with drunk or impaired driving in Oklahoma or any other state could face a variety of negative consequences. For instance, it may be possible to lose a driver’s license, spend time in jail or pay a fine if convicted of the charge. In some cases, an individual may face a…
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are trying to take proactive steps to minimize the number of drivers who operate vehicles while impaired by marijuana. Fatal accidents caused by drivers who were under the influence of the substance increased 10% in Washington after the drug was legalized in that state. While it cannot be used for recreational…