DWI or DUI arrests and convictions can be detrimental to Oklahoma residents. Obviously, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is dangerous for the drivers, passengers and other vehicles in the vicinity. In fact, DWI and DUI combined injure approximately 2,500 and kill 220 Oklahomans each year. Those convicted of…
Drinking and driving is never a good idea. Not only are you putting yourself and countless others in serious danger, but doing so can have a far-reaching impact on your career, family life, personal finances and more. Even with that knowledge in mind, there are still times when people make mistakes. If you are…
Oklahoma might have legalized medical marijuana, but it’s still illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. Even if you have a prescription from a doctor, medical marijuana could still impair your judgment, reaction time and decision-making abilities. As a result, the police might arrest you if they catch you driving under the influence…
The Oklahoma Legislature recently approved funds for the Department of Transportation to use for marijuana breath testing. The proposed pilot program would equip police officers with this new technology that can determine if a person used marijuana in the past couple of hours. Like alcohol Breathalyzer tests performed roadside, these marijuana tests would be…
If you’re a truck driver and you are based in Oklahoma, your commercial driver’s license (CDL) isn’t just a privilege, it’s how you earn your income. However, commercial licenses can be suspended just as easily as regular licenses. If you rack up too many convictions on your record, your CDL might be suspended for…
Many people in Oklahoma are prescribed muscle relaxers to prevent muscle spasms. While this can greatly increase your quality of life, it can also hinder your ability to drive. You might be surprised to learn that you can be charged with a DUI even if you’re taking drugs that were prescribed by your doctor….
According to the federal National Traffic Safety Administration, many drivers who are pulled over by Oklahoma authorities are actually under the influence of drugs rather than alcohol. However, those drugs are not all illegal, as some may be prescriptions. Nevertheless, being under the influence of any type of drugs poses a danger to all…
Residents of Oklahoma might want to learn that certain myths surround a move to a new state during a pending DUI conviction. You will want to be aware that because of two interstate compacts, the Driver’s License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact, your DUI is sure to follow you if you move. What…
The holiday season in Oklahoma usually signals a period of enjoyment, but it also increases the number of people who are driving while drunk. Drunk or intoxicated drivers can take the merriment out of a joyous occasion. DUIs also come with severe penalties in almost all states, which include the loss of one’s license,…
In the state of Oklahoma, you don’t need to be actively drinking and driving to get pulled over. In fact, simply having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle could result in a criminal charge. Over the years, most states have signed open container laws that make it illegal for drivers, and sometimes…