Facing a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense in Oklahoma is a serious matter, and a second offense dramatically increases the legal stakes. While a first offense is typically handled as a misdemeanor, an Oklahoma second DUI offense can elevate to a felony offense with up to five years in state prison. If you…
In Oklahoma, our state utilizes a Mandatory Point System to track traffic violations and encourage safe driving. If you receive too many points within a specific timeframe, you run the risk of an administrative license suspension or complete loss of your license. At Fabian & Young, our DUI defense lawyers help you understand the Oklahoma…
Oklahoma has enacted one of the most significant overhauls of its DUI laws in decades. Senate Bill 54, which took effect on November 1, 2025, toughens penalties for DUIs, especially repeat offenders. If you have a prior DUI on your record, the stakes for an arrest are now higher than ever. Harsher Penalties for Repeat Offenders…
In Oklahoma, driving under the influence with a passenger under 18 in the vehicle is a felony, even if it is your first DUI. A standard first-offense DUI is usually a misdemeanor. However, adding a child passenger dramatically increases the felony exposure. The Child Endangerment Charge Oklahoma allows prosecutors to charge a DUI involving…
How soon you can get your driving privileges returned after a DUI depends on the circumstances of your DUI and how many DUI offenses you have. Too many DUIs or a DUI with aggravating circumstances will increase the time for license suspension and may even result in the permanent loss of your license. As…
If you have been arrested for DUI, it means the arresting officer has identified enough evidence of your intoxication to justify taking you into custody. This does not mean you are guilty of any criminal wrongdoing. It means you are in a bit of a pickle and need to take the matter seriously. If…
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…