Oklahoma residents who have had multiple DUIs will likely be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their car. This device is meant to help prevent the driver from having access to the vehicle in the event that they are intoxicated. What is an...
Field sobriety tests are typically used when an individual is suspected of driving while drunk or under the influence of mind-altering substances. The tests are used to determine whether an individual has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, which is the...
DWI or DUI arrests and convictions can be detrimental to Oklahoma residents. Obviously, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is dangerous for the drivers, passengers and other vehicles in the vicinity. In fact, DWI and DUI combined injure...
Drinking and driving is never a good idea. Not only are you putting yourself and countless others in serious danger, but doing so can have a far-reaching impact on your career, family life, personal finances and more. Even with that knowledge in mind, there are still...
Oklahoma might have legalized medical marijuana, but it's still illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. Even if you have a prescription from a doctor, medical marijuana could still impair your judgment, reaction time and decision-making abilities. As a result,...
The Oklahoma Legislature recently approved funds for the Department of Transportation to use for marijuana breath testing. The proposed pilot program would equip police officers with this new technology that can determine if a person used marijuana in the past couple...
If you're a truck driver and you are based in Oklahoma, your commercial driver's license (CDL) isn't just a privilege, it's how you earn your income. However, commercial licenses can be suspended just as easily as regular licenses. If you rack up too many convictions...
Many people in Oklahoma are prescribed muscle relaxers to prevent muscle spasms. While this can greatly increase your quality of life, it can also hinder your ability to drive. You might be surprised to learn that you can be charged with a DUI even if you're taking...
According to the federal National Traffic Safety Administration, many drivers who are pulled over by Oklahoma authorities are actually under the influence of drugs rather than alcohol. However, those drugs are not all illegal, as some may be prescriptions....
Residents of Oklahoma might want to learn that certain myths surround a move to a new state during a pending DUI conviction. You will want to be aware that because of two interstate compacts, the Driver’s License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact, your DUI...
