Most people associate driving under the influence (DUI) charges with alcohol. After all, that is the focus in most media representation and awareness campaigns. Drivers understand that they could end up in jail if they decide to drive after having too much to drink. Many people also recognize that the state could charge them…
Marijuana DUIs are a tricky subject, both in Oklahoma and the rest of the country. The laws are still evolving, arrest policies aren’t uniformly enforced and cases that make it to trial can go either way depending on the judge. Here’s a quick breakdown of cannabis DUI situations in Oklahoma. The flaws of DUI…
Usually, when a person gets arrested for driving under the influence in Oklahoma, they think of alcohol or illegal drugs. However, it’s possible to be charged with the crime even while on legally-prescribed medication. What are the laws for DUI regarding prescription medications? Oklahoma and other states have per se laws against driving with…
Being arrested for impaired driving in Oklahoma is not always about drinking alcohol. There are also other substances that cannot be taken before getting behind the wheel of an automobile. Additionally, those who are charged are not necessarily charged with driving under the influence, but are instead charged with driving while intoxicated using other…
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 can have serious consequences. Marijuana testing and workplace…
Driving under the influence in Oklahoma is not restricted to alcohol. Being impaired by use of any chemical is illegal when behind the wheel, including prescription medications, and inebriation can assuredly be detected by trained officers who suspect intoxication of some type. Officers do not need an alcohol odor to request a suspect to…
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 police might arrest you if they catch you driving under the influence…
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. Nevertheless, being under the influence of any type of drugs poses a danger to all…
A woman has been arrested and sentenced to 25 years in prison for running a methamphetamine ring out of a house on Oklahoma City. Three of her associates were also arrested and sentenced to multiple years in prison for taking part in the drug ring. All four women plead guilty to the charges, which…
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 legalized in that state. While it cannot be used for recreational…