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…
For Oklahoma drivers who have received a DUI or related charges, the Impaired Driving Accountability Program is there to give them a chance to show that they’re able and willing to choose not to drive while intoxicated. Once an individual has met the conditions of the program and proven that they’re safe to be…
Driving under the influence in Oklahoma is not restricted to alcohol. Being impaired by use of any chemical is illegal when behind the wheel, including prescription medications, and inebriation can assuredly be detected by trained officers who suspect intoxication of some type. Officers do not need an alcohol odor to request a suspect to…
If you are convicted of impaired driving in Oklahoma, you could face a variety of penalties such as a fine, license suspension or jail time. However, a DUI conviction could also have an impact on your ability to find steady employment. Companies are less likely to hire people with criminal records It’s important to…
Getting a DUI as an everyday citizen is challenging enough, especially as they are typically expensive and have lasting ramifications when it comes to driving and operating a motor vehicle. If you receive a DUI while holding a commercial driver’s license, you are likely to face even more severe consequences. If you receive a…
When a police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), your license and even your freedom are at risk. For many people, avoiding jail is a top priority when facing a DUI charge. Some people even agree to plead guilty to avoid incarceration. Before you decide to enter a guilty plea, it’s…
Oklahoma drivers face numerous penalties after a DUI. The first thing that they need to worry about is the criminal sanction. Besides that, they may face a revocation of their driver’s license. This proceeding will be automatically triggered when they are convicted of the crime. DUI convictions will result in a license suspension Even…
The Erin Swezey Act was signed into law in Oklahoma in 2011 to help curtail drunk driving by those who are above the aggravated charge level of 0.15% BAC or if they are a repeat offender under the standard 0.08% BAC impairment level. The higher limit applies even to first DUI convictions. The Swezey…