Drunk driving is illegal for anyone on public roads. However, there are certain individuals who face harsher penalties and stricter rules than other drivers. Commercial drivers undergo extra training so that they can obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) that...
Like every state in the union, Oklahoma has robust DUI laws on the books. But did you know that drunk driving laws, as they stand now, are a relatively new phenomenon? The first DUI laws Most people credit New York with passing the first drunk driving law in 1910. In...
Even first-time DUI offenders in Oklahoma can be ordered to install an ignition interlock device in their cars. If you have one of these devices in your vehicle, you are responsible for maintaining it and using it correctly. Failing to use the interlock device...
DUIs are common legal judgements in Oklahoma but can cause people to lose jobs and face other consequences. The push across the country to legalize marijuana has led to a corresponding rise in workplaces that treat the substance much like alcohol, so the use of drugs...
Residents of Oklahoma who get charged with DUI can face serious consequences. If you have a DUI on your record, you might lose your driving privileges for some time. It’s fair to wonder if you may also be considered a high risk driver. What is a high risk driver? A...
There are people who think that they can't fight driving under the influence (DUI) charges because of the chemical evidence collected by law enforcement. Even when people strongly believe that breath test results aren't accurate, they may think that trying to defend...
Even though many states have strict laws against DUI, drivers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, still drive intoxicated. Officers have the right to stop drivers they suspect of drunk driving to conduct field tests. There are several types of field tests, but officers...
Oklahoma residents might be familiar with the laws in their state regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI). However, many states have different laws for this offense and different punishments. Over the decades, many states have reformatted laws related specifically...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Oklahoma. Even if a drug is legal, or you have a prescription for it, it may impair your driving. You may also become impaired if you take two drugs at the same time that don’t mix well. Drugged driving...
In most states, police officers use a Breathalyzer to determine if a driver is impaired. However, there are reasons an officer in may administer a blood test instead to assess blood alcohol levels. While drivers in Oklahoma City have rights under law, they still must...
