Oklahoma City DUI Law Blog
Oklahoma law allows for driver’s license seizures after DUI stops
DUI convictions may create longstanding problems for Oklahoma drivers. Dealing with a driver's license suspension could lead to problems maintaining a job or even purchasing groceries. Oklahoma law also mandates that any person over 21 with a 0.08 BAC or under 21 with...
Could Emerging Auto Tech Prevent DUI Altogether?
Near the end of 2019, Oklahoma legislators passed the Impaired Driver Accountability Program, which included expanded use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs). These are essentially portable breathalyzer tests for your vehicle that don’t allow the car to start unless...
Oklahoma’s aggravated DUI law imposes increased penalties
When police pull over a motorist for driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma, offenders face several penalties. Punishments include license suspension, fines and even jail time. The state may increase penalties based on the nature of the DUI charge, called an...
Plan on finding a sober ride this Labor Day
For many in the U.S., the Labor Day holiday weekend offers one last chance to enjoy what’s left of summer. But as with other major holidays in the U.S., Labor Day is one of the deadliest times to drive on the road. Many people choose to spend their time off traveling...
Is your phone smart enough to tell if you’re drunk?
Once upon a time, phones were used to make phone calls. Today, of course, our phones are indispensable sources of information, instantly connecting us to everything online. Because our phones already offer a world of information, plus cameras, countless apps, music,...
Oklahoma has higher driving standards for commercial drivers
Earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a challenging process. Applicants must undergo rigorous training in driving big rig trucks, with double clutches and incredible weights. Professional truck drivers are highly skilled individuals whose job demands high...
How implied consent affects a DUI arrest
When police officers in Oklahoma pull over a motorist whom they suspect of driving under the influence of alcohol, it is common to ask the driver to take a field sobriety test. In most cases, this field sobriety test will include a breath test. Police officers do not...
Getting pulled over for a DUI: how and why it usually happens
Arrests for driving under the influence usually occur after a traffic stop. Sometimes, there are checkpoints set up to catch intoxicated drivers. Regardless of the circumstances, DUI arrests in Oklahoma typically involve someone operating a motor vehicle with a...
The problem with breathalyzer tests
In Oklahoma, it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .08. Besides field sobriety tests, the most common way police officers will determine a person’s BAC is with a breathalyzer. Breathalyzers are more convenient and less invasive than...
Tiger King personality arrested for DUI
Oklahoma resident Allen Glover, made famous by Netflix’s "Tiger King," has been arrested for the DUI-related crime known as Actual Physical Control, or APC. Someone accused of APC must be shown to have a blood alcohol content over the legal limit of 0.08, but it does...
