Oklahoma City DUI Law Blog
Oklahoma man charged with DUI after single-vehicle crash
An 18-year-old Oklahoma man was taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol during the early morning hours of March 8 after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Enid. Breath tests conducted at the scene allegedly revealed the man’s blood...
Woman in Tennessee charged with DUI, child abuse
Though the effects of alcohol vary from person to person, many people in Oklahoma and across the United States behave differently when they drink. This is true in the case of a 27-year-old woman from Tennessee who allegedly attacked her boyfriend and drove recklessly...
Oklahoma officer resigns after DUI accident
A police officer with the Madill Police Department has submitted his resignation following his alleged involvement in a DUI accident on March 1. The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. in Madill at a railroad crossing on East Main Street. According to law enforcement...
Possible consequences of a first DUI
Those who are charged with drunk or impaired driving in Oklahoma or any other state could face a variety of negative consequences. For instance, it may be possible to lose a driver's license, spend time in jail or pay a fine if convicted of the charge. In some cases,...
Oklahoma grapples with marijuana impairment rules
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are trying to take proactive steps to minimize the number of drivers who operate vehicles while impaired by marijuana. Fatal accidents caused by drivers who were under the influence of the substance increased 10% in Washington after the drug was...
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...
Auto-brewery syndrome might mimic drunk driving
A rare gastrointestinal condition might make people in Oklahoma intoxicated when they haven't consumed any alcohol. Auto-brewery syndrome, or ABS, occurs when consumed carbohydrates ferment in the gut. Fermentation can occur to the point that alcohol is produced. This...
