Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the DUI hearings attorneys at Fabian & Young, represent clients throughout Oklahoma at DUI hearings as well as Service Oklahoma hearings.
Our experienced Oklahoma DUI hearings team of lawyers can properly argue suppression motions (to have evidence against you excluded), preliminary hearings (to determine probable cause) and your criminal DUI trial.
In addition, we can represent you in your hearing (regarding the suspension or revocation of your Oklahoma driver’s license). Our team of Oklahoma DUI defense lawyers has the experience and knowledge you expect and prepares for each case as if it were their own.
If you have been arrested for DUI or have a DUI hearing scheduled, contact our DUI defense team for the aggressive, quality representation you deserve. Discover why the prosecutors and police dread us.
DUI Hearings Vs. Service Oklahoma Hearings: Are They Different?
When facing a DUI charge in Oklahoma, you may encounter two distinct types of hearings: DUI hearings and Service Oklahoma hearings. Each serves a different purpose in the legal process:
- DUI hearings: These are part of the criminal proceedings related to your DUI charge. They take place in criminal court and can include arraignments, preliminary hearings, and trials. The outcome of these hearings can result in criminal penalties such as fines, jail time, and mandatory substance abuse programs.
- Service Oklahoma hearings: These administrative hearings deal specifically with your driving privileges. They are separate from criminal proceedings and determine whether your driver’s license will be suspended or revoked. You have only 40 days from the date of arrest to request a Service Oklahoma hearing, making swift action crucial.
Our DUI attorneys are well-versed in both types of hearings and can represent you in each. We understand the intricacies of both processes and how they can impact your life. By having representation at both your DUI and Service Oklahoma hearings, you increase your chances of maintaining your driving privileges and mitigating the consequences of a DUI charge.
The Flow Of A DUI Procedure
Understanding the DUI court procedure can help you navigate this challenging time more effectively. Here’s what you can expect:
- Arraignment: This is your first court appearance where the charges against you are formally read. You’ll enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. We recommend having an attorney present to advise you on the best course of action.
- Preliminary hearing: A preliminary hearing may be held if you’ve pleaded not guilty. Here, the prosecution must show probable cause that a crime was committed and that you committed it. Our attorneys can challenge evidence and cross-examine witnesses at this stage.
- Trial: If your case proceeds to trial, it may be before a judge or jury. The prosecution will present its case, and we will have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and present evidence in your defense.
- Appeals: If necessary, we can file an appeal to challenge the verdict or sentence.
At each stage, it’s crucial to have experienced legal representation. Our attorneys can:
- Identify and exploit weaknesses in the prosecution’s case
- Ensure your rights are protected throughout the process
- Negotiate with prosecutors for reduced charges or penalties
- Prepare and present a strong defense strategy
Having an attorney by your side can significantly impact the outcome of your case. We work tirelessly to pursue positive outcomes for our clients, leveraging our deep understanding of Oklahoma DUI law and court procedures.
How Can Our DUI Defense Experience Help You?
- Our DUI defense experience helps us gather information from the police during the Service Oklahoma hearing and pretrial hearings that can help you in your criminal trial. We have the most extensive and thorough discovery techniques and methods in Oklahoma for gathering critical information about your case. Fine tuned for over 20 years. No stone is left unturned to gather the important and critical information to use in your defense.
- Our DUI defense experience tells us how much information to reveal during each phase of your trial. We understand what evidence is best brought out in pretrial motions and preliminary hearings, and what evidence will be most effective when presented at trial.
- Our DUI defense experience allows us to present evidence in the best light.
- Our DUI defense experience permits us to provide you with talented and aggressive cross-examination. We know how to trap police officers in their lies or misleading testimony.
- Perhaps most significantly, our DUI defense experience allows us to properly evaluate your case and develop the best strategy for your defense.
To speak with one of our experienced Oklahoma City drunk driving defense lawyers regarding your DUI hearing or Service Oklahoma hearing, please call us at 405-232-4384 or contact us online on our contact us page. No one will fight harder to protect your rights.