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…
If a death occurred as a direct result of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, you may be charged with a serious offense. If this is the current situation you are facing, you may be wondering what to expect after being charged with DUI manslaughter in Oklahoma. This charge is far…
For many people facing a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge, this experience serves as a wake-up call that they are struggling with a serious substance use disorder (SUD). Whether you made a singular ill-advised decision or are struggling with addiction, you may wonder if rehab will help your DUI case in Oklahoma. While…
A determining factor in the charges you face when a DUI ends in death depends on whether you have prior DUI convictions. DUI sentencing may be enhanced, resulting in a more severe punishment. When a DUI causes death, determining if the charge is DUI murder or DUI manslaughter in Oklahoma rests on the idea that DUI…
The penalties for a DUI in Oklahoma increase with each subsequent DUI conviction. The time between DUIs also impacts the outcome of a DUI conviction. You may lose your license permanently for repeat DUIs in Oklahoma unless you meet the stringent reinstatement requirements. A DUI resulting in death may lead to a permanent license loss due…
If you have previously received a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction outside of the state of Oklahoma, you may wonder if it will count for your current record. Unfortunately, the consequences of a DUI will follow you across state lines, within a specific time period. Oklahoma law is designed to treat out-of-state DUI…
Getting arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Actual Physical Control (APC) in Oklahoma puts you into two completely separate legal fights that both could jeopardize your driver’s license. Knowing how to fight a driver’s license suspension after a DUI in Oklahoma begins with understanding the legal definition of these terms and the procedures. Criminal…