Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Oklahoma. Even if a drug is legal, or you have a prescription for it, it may impair your driving. You may also become impaired if you take two drugs at the same time that don’t mix well. Drugged driving...
In most states, police officers use a Breathalyzer to determine if a driver is impaired. However, there are reasons an officer in may administer a blood test instead to assess blood alcohol levels. While drivers in Oklahoma City have rights under law, they still must...
Field sobriety testing is something many people know about but few people understand. For example, many people don't understand why an officer has someone walk in a straight line instead of just asking for a chemical test. You have protection from unreasonable...
For Oklahoma drivers who have received a DUI or related charges, the Impaired Driving Accountability Program is there to give them a chance to show that they're able and willing to choose not to drive while intoxicated. Once an individual has met the conditions of the...
Driving under the influence in Oklahoma is not restricted to alcohol. Being impaired by use of any chemical is illegal when behind the wheel, including prescription medications, and inebriation can assuredly be detected by trained officers who suspect intoxication of...
If you are convicted of impaired driving in Oklahoma, you could face a variety of penalties such as a fine, license suspension or jail time. However, a DUI conviction could also have an impact on your ability to find steady employment. Companies are less likely to...
Getting a DUI as an everyday citizen is challenging enough, especially as they are typically expensive and have lasting ramifications when it comes to driving and operating a motor vehicle. If you receive a DUI while holding a commercial driver's license, you are...
When a police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), your license and even your freedom are at risk. For many people, avoiding jail is a top priority when facing a DUI charge. Some people even agree to plead guilty to avoid incarceration. Before...
Oklahoma drivers face numerous penalties after a DUI. The first thing that they need to worry about is the criminal sanction. Besides that, they may face a revocation of their driver's license. This proceeding will be automatically triggered when they are convicted of...
The Erin Swezey Act was signed into law in Oklahoma in 2011 to help curtail drunk driving by those who are above the aggravated charge level of 0.15% BAC or if they are a repeat offender under the standard 0.08% BAC impairment level. The higher limit applies even to...
