Oklahoma City DUI Law Blog
What happens if I get a DUI on probation?
Being placed on probation grants you the privilege of serving your sentence in the comfort of your own home. Though, you could have some restrictions placed on you, as well. For example, you might have to meet with a probation officer on a regular basis or perform a...
The results of impaired driving in Oklahoma
Operating a vehicle while under the influence includes risk and has consequences, and almost all of them are negative. Either you make it home safe, you get into a car crash and have to face it's often sobering result or you get pulled over and receive a DUI. If you...
Gain the advantage before your case ever goes to trial
You’re looking at criminal charges for drinking and driving, and you just want the process to be over. But taking a deal or entering a guilty plea might skip over a good chance at getting the upper hand. Police arrest over 3,000 people every day in the U.S. for...
How DUI penalties change for repeat offenses
DUI in Oklahoma Anyone who has been arrested for driving under the influence and convicted knows that the penalties are harsh. As a refresher, someone could be arrested for driving, operating, or otherwise being in physical control of a motor vehicle: With a blood...
Factors that can determine a Breathalyzer’s reliability
People often think blowing over the legal limit makes them guilty of a DUI. However, that's not always the case. Like most pieces of technology, Breathalyzers aren’t always reliable. If one can prove they didn’t blow over the legal limit, the charges held against them...
Oklahoma sees new changes in DUI laws
Previously, Oklahoma drivers arrested for DUI charges had to request an administrative hearing with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to challenge license suspension rulings. However, recent changes in DUI laws will modify where you can appeal your case and...
What should I do if the police stop me for a DUI?
Picture this scenario. It is the weekend and all of your friends are heading out to the bar. You are not planning on staying out very long, so you decide to drive yourself instead of catching a ride. The evening turns out to be more exciting than you initially...
DUI’s can have a long-term impact on college students
College is a time of growth for students. The rigorous academic environment can inspire them to devote more time than ever to their studies. However, there are many life lessons learned during this time as well. The most significant change for many is living away from...
Drunk driving: a criminal charge that can ensnare just about anyone
Some criminal charges clearly focus upon individuals with quite specific tendencies and a predilection to act in a certain manner. A person who has unquestionably committed multiple murders is just as unquestionably a violent person. An individual charged with...
What to know after your first DUI
Nobody gets behind the wheel intending to get a DUI. Maybe your drinks snuck up on you. Maybe you were more intoxicated than you thought. Whatever the reason, you wound up seeing flashing lights behind you and the next thing you knew you were in the backseat of a...
