Alcohol commonly gets associated with DUIs in Oklahoma, but it can also include other substances. Even legal prescriptions, whether medicinal marijuana or muscle relaxers, can impair driving ability that could get the driver a DUI charge. Legal prescriptions often cannot be used as a DUI defense. DUI stats A Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
A man has been charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident in connection with a wrong-way crash in Oklahoma City during the early morning hours of Sept. 29 that wrecked two vehicles. Neither of the drivers involved suffered injuries in the crash. The 32-year-old man is being held…
A woman has been arrested and sentenced to 25 years in prison for running a methamphetamine ring out of a house on Oklahoma City. Three of her associates were also arrested and sentenced to multiple years in prison for taking part in the drug ring. All four women plead guilty to the charges, which…
DUI convictions may create longstanding problems for Oklahoma drivers. Dealing with a driver’s license suspension could lead to problems maintaining a job or even purchasing groceries. Oklahoma law also mandates that any person over 21 with a 0.08 BAC or under 21 with any BAC level must surrender his or her driver’s license. Refusing…
Near the end of 2019, Oklahoma legislators passed the Impaired Driver Accountability Program, which included expanded use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs). These are essentially portable breathalyzer tests for your vehicle that don’t allow the car to start unless the driver passes a breath-alcohol test. There are some definite upsides to the use of…
When police pull over a motorist for driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma, offenders face several penalties. Punishments include license suspension, fines and even jail time. The state may increase penalties based on the nature of the DUI charge, called an aggravated DUI. Oklahoma drivers who understand the rules and punishments of an…
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For many in the U.S., the Labor Day holiday weekend offers one last chance to enjoy what’s left of summer. But as with other major holidays in the U.S., Labor Day is one of the deadliest times to drive on the road. Many people choose to spend their time off traveling by car or…
Earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a challenging process. Applicants must undergo rigorous training in driving big rig trucks, with double clutches and incredible weights. Professional truck drivers are highly skilled individuals whose job demands high performance and safety standards. Consequently, Oklahoma lawmakers hold commercial drivers to a higher legal standard, especially when…
When police officers in Oklahoma pull over a motorist whom they suspect of driving under the influence of alcohol, it is common to ask the driver to take a field sobriety test. In most cases, this field sobriety test will include a breath test. Police officers do not possess the authority to force a…