Can you imagine being pulled over by law enforcement, administered a breathalyzer test, and charged with DUI when you haven’t had a drop of alcohol to drink? While it may be unthinkable to most, these situations do occur. In Oklahoma, there are applied consent laws that state that if you choose to operate a…
If you have been convicted of driving under the influence in Oklahoma, you can face serious penalties. One of those is possibly being required to have an interlock ignition device in your vehicle when you have to drive. Since 2011, after the state passed the Erin Swezey Act, DUI laws have become even stricter….
Individuals convicted of driving under the influence in Oklahoma likely realize they will face sanctions. Repeat offenders might lose their license and even face incarceration. Sometimes, the courts show leniency depending on the circumstances. Allowing a DUI offender to access a modified driver’s license might be an option in some cases. The modified driver…
Contemporary police officers are trained professionals who are keen to impaired driving when they stop highway motorists. Regardless of whether it is a routine traffic stop or at a sobriety checkpoint, they all use a similar protocol when assessing suspected drivers in Oklahoma. These are called sobriety field tests, and they include differing methods…
DUI offenses are treated harshly in Oklahoma. If you are convicted, you could face several penalties, including jail, stiff fines, community service, and subsequent probation. While a first offense DUI can result in serious penalties, the ones you might face can be even more severe if there was an aggravating factor that could enhance…
Anyone consuming alcohol before getting behind a vehicle’s wheel risks charges of driving under the influence. Not all Oklahoma DUI charges involve drunk driving, though. Many criminal charges revolve around someone’s decision to use drugs before driving. When taking legal or illegal drugs, driving while impaired could lead to a crash and subsequent criminal…
Some Oklahoma residents spend a lot of time watching crime-related television shows that can confuse them about law enforcement processes. The reality is that just because you saw something on television doesn’t mean that it’s legal in real life. When it comes to being pulled over by the police, there are some things that…
Oklahoma residents who have had multiple DUIs will likely be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their car. This device is meant to help prevent the driver from having access to the vehicle in the event that they are intoxicated. What is an ignition interlock device? An ignition interlock device is…
Field sobriety tests are typically used when an individual is suspected of driving while drunk or under the influence of mind-altering substances. The tests are used to determine whether an individual has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, which is the legal standard of intoxication. Failing the test could lead to a…
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…