Driving under the influence is a serious offense that typically brings to mind alcohol or illegal substances. However, can you receive a DUI if you are taking prescribed drugs? The answer is yes, and you should understand the potential risks involved. Understanding...
Year: 2023
3 FAQ about facing felony charges
Facing felony charges can be a daunting experience, especially in a state like Oklahoma, where legal processes can seem complex. If you or someone you know is dealing with felony charges, it is natural to have questions. 1. What are the potential penalties for felony...
Why do underage college students drink?
As a parent whose child is going off to college, you may worry about underage drinking. You know the reputation that college has in the United States. You may have even gone to college yourself, so you may have seen the kind of underage drinking that happens on many...
The challenges posed in policing casinos
Multiple decades after gambling became a forbidden activity, forcing the industry to go underground, legalized gambling exists throughout the world. The expansion has continued for 25 years, with those once opposed now seeing the financial benefits. Statistics tell...
How can an Oklahoma DUI conviction impact insurance costs?
In Oklahoma, someone could face driving while impaired (DWI) charges if they seem to struggle at the wheel and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is over 0.05% but under 0.08%. Once someone's BAC reaches 0.08%, the state can charge them with a driving under...
Which illegal substances do college students use most?
College students have a reputation for using drugs, alcohol and other substances. This perception is perhaps exaggerated by movies and other forms of media. But it is still a reality for many parents that their teen will go to college and begin to experiment with some...
A recanted statement doesn’t always stop domestic violence charges
Domestic violence is one of the most common violent crimes prosecuted in Oklahoma. When people who have pursued a romantic relationship (in the present or the past) and/or those bound by marriage or blood get into conflicts, tempers may flare. If actual violence...
The real risks of distracted driving
Distracted driving is a critical issue that poses a significant threat to road safety worldwide. It refers to any activity that keeps a driver's attention off of what they’re doing – driving a 4,000-pound motor vehicle potentially at highway speeds – leading to an...
3 reasons that roadside breath tests may return incorrect results
When police officers arrest someone for impaired driving in Oklahoma, chemical breath and/or blood test results are often an important form of evidence for the state's case. Drivers arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) infractions may very strongly believe...
Who pays for a crash when a driver doesn’t have insurance?
There are dozens of state laws that regulate someone's driving privileges. From the obligation to secure a driver's license to speed limit statutes, rules help keep everyone on the road a little bit safer. If all drivers were to consistently follow traffic laws, the...