Did you know you can face DUI-related charges even if you were not actively driving a vehicle at the time of arrest? Oklahoma law allows prosecutors to charge someone with Actual Physical Control (APC) of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An APC arrest can carry serious criminal penalties, license consequences, and…
A DUI arrest can result in serious penalties and restrictions on one’s ability to drive. This is even more true for commercial drivers. For a commercial driver, a DUI can threaten your very employment and livelihood. In some cases, a CDL-based DUI can be expunged, but only in limited circumstances. Our Oklahoma DUI expungement lawyers explain…
You cannot continue using your CDL after a DUI conviction in Oklahoma, as it will be subject to mandatory disqualification. Any CDL disqualification in another state will also apply in Oklahoma. Similarly, a CDL disqualification in Oklahoma will apply in other states. The holder of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) faces a one-year mandatory…
Oklahoma laws governing underage driving under the influence (DUI) have always been strict. However, legislative changes set out in Senate Bill 54, implemented from 1 November, 2025, have lowered thresholds and increased penalties. Oklahoma lawmakers hope that these extremely strict underage DUI laws will deter offenses. DUI for minors falls into two main categories. Zero…
A DUI conviction carries numerous potential consequences, but for some, the loss of custody or access to their children may be the most significant. There are times when police may call Child Protective Services (CPS), especially if they pull you over and you fail your test with children in the car. Ultimately, the legal…
Many people recognize the risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Boating under the influence can be just as dangerous. The penalties for boating under the influence can also carry significant implications for your future, making it critical that you hire an Oklahoma boating under the influence (DUI) attorney. Severe penalties,…
In Oklahoma, you can be arrested for APC even if your vehicle is not on or moving. Simply being inside your vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be enough for a police officer to charge and arrest you. An Oklahoma actual physical control (APC) defense attorney from Fabian & Young can provide…
A DUI charge is serious in and of itself, but if you have a CDL, you are likely facing more serious charges and penalties. Oklahoma does not take these offenses lightly and can impose jail time, fines, and revoke your CDL. An Oklahoma CDL DUI defense attorney from Fabian & Young can review your case and…
On November 1, 2025, Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) went into effect, making Oklahoma’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws stricter than ever before. With the passage of SB 54, those who drive with a minor while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are subject to an aggravated or felony offense in lieu…
Underage driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal charge in Oklahoma. Statewide, drivers under 21 are subject to “zero tolerance” laws. If a motorist under 21 has any measurable level of alcohol in their system, they risk a criminal conviction, along with the penalties and collateral consequences that come with it. How Oklahoma’s…