Drunk driving is illegal for anyone on public roads. However, there are certain individuals who face harsher penalties and stricter rules than other drivers. Commercial drivers undergo extra training so that they can obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) that allows them to legally operate an 18-wheeler or similar commercial vehicles. In addition to…
Like every state in the union, Oklahoma has robust DUI laws on the books. But did you know that drunk driving laws, as they stand now, are a relatively new phenomenon? The first DUI laws Most people credit New York with passing the first drunk driving law in 1910. In reality, New Jersey was…
Even first-time DUI offenders in Oklahoma can be ordered to install an ignition interlock device in their cars. If you have one of these devices in your vehicle, you are responsible for maintaining it and using it correctly. Failing to use the interlock device responsibly can result in further charges. How to avoid an…
DUIs are common legal judgements in Oklahoma but can cause people to lose jobs and face other consequences. The push across the country to legalize marijuana has led to a corresponding rise in workplaces that treat the substance much like alcohol, so the use of drugs can have serious consequences. Marijuana testing and workplace…
Residents of Oklahoma who get charged with DUI can face serious consequences. If you have a DUI on your record, you might lose your driving privileges for some time. It’s fair to wonder if you may also be considered a high risk driver. What is a high risk driver? A high risk driver is…
There are people who think that they can’t fight driving under the influence (DUI) charges because of the chemical evidence collected by law enforcement. Even when people strongly believe that breath test results aren’t accurate, they may think that trying to defend themselves is a hopeless pursuit. Many people facing impaired driving charges successfully…
Even though many states have strict laws against DUI, drivers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, still drive intoxicated. Officers have the right to stop drivers they suspect of drunk driving to conduct field tests. There are several types of field tests, but officers commonly use the standard sobriety tests. Types of field sobriety tests The…
Oklahoma residents might be familiar with the laws in their state regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI). However, many states have different laws for this offense and different punishments. Over the decades, many states have reformatted laws related specifically to drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that fatalities related to DUI…
In most states, police officers use a Breathalyzer to determine if a driver is impaired. However, there are reasons an officer in may administer a blood test instead to assess blood alcohol levels. While drivers in Oklahoma City have rights under law, they still must submit to these tests to avoid penalty. Implied consent…
Field sobriety testing is something many people know about but few people understand. For example, many people don’t understand why an officer has someone walk in a straight line instead of just asking for a chemical test. You have protection from unreasonable searches, which means that a police officer can’t just demand a chemical…