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…
If you are convicted of impaired driving in Oklahoma, you could face a variety of penalties such as a fine, license suspension or jail time. However, a DUI conviction could also have an impact on your ability to find steady employment. Companies are less likely to hire people with criminal records It’s important to…
Getting a DUI as an everyday citizen is challenging enough, especially as they are typically expensive and have lasting ramifications when it comes to driving and operating a motor vehicle. If you receive a DUI while holding a commercial driver’s license, you are likely to face even more severe consequences. If you receive a…
When a police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), your license and even your freedom are at risk. For many people, avoiding jail is a top priority when facing a DUI charge. Some people even agree to plead guilty to avoid incarceration. Before you decide to enter a guilty plea, it’s…
Oklahoma drivers face numerous penalties after a DUI. The first thing that they need to worry about is the criminal sanction. Besides that, they may face a revocation of their driver’s license. This proceeding will be automatically triggered when they are convicted of the crime. DUI convictions will result in a license suspension Even…
The Erin Swezey Act was signed into law in Oklahoma in 2011 to help curtail drunk driving by those who are above the aggravated charge level of 0.15% BAC or if they are a repeat offender under the standard 0.08% BAC impairment level. The higher limit applies even to first DUI convictions. The Swezey…
You may think that you are sober enough to drive the day after you’ve had a heavy night of drinking. However, it’s possible to get charged with a DUI in Oklahoma the day after you drank alcohol. How it happens It can take a while for alcohol to leave your system. If you drank…
Can you imagine being pulled over by law enforcement, administered a breathalyzer test, and charged with DUI when you haven’t had a drop of alcohol to drink? While it may be unthinkable to most, these situations do occur. In Oklahoma, there are applied consent laws that state that if you choose to operate a…
If you have been convicted of driving under the influence in Oklahoma, you can face serious penalties. One of those is possibly being required to have an interlock ignition device in your vehicle when you have to drive. Since 2011, after the state passed the Erin Swezey Act, DUI laws have become even stricter….
Individuals convicted of driving under the influence in Oklahoma likely realize they will face sanctions. Repeat offenders might lose their license and even face incarceration. Sometimes, the courts show leniency depending on the circumstances. Allowing a DUI offender to access a modified driver’s license might be an option in some cases. The modified driver…