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...
DUI Charges
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...
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...
Want to sober up quick? You may be waiting awhile
For most adults over the age of 20, there is nothing wrong with having a drink or two during Happy Hour before tending to their evening commitments. There is also nothing wrong with drinking copiously at any time, really, as long as one is responsible about their...
What leads to a per se DUI charge in Oklahoma?
There are many misconceptions about Oklahoma driving under the influence (DUI) charges. People don't always understand which consequences are possible in the event of a conviction and may even have unrealistic ideas about what scenarios might lead to a DUI arrest....
Why is driving under the influence a criminal offense?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is considered a serious offense with severe legal consequences. It is important to understand the reasons behind the strict regulations and penalties associated with DUI. Keep reading for an overview of why driving under the...
Why can standardized field sobriety tests be inaccurate?
Imagine that you were pulled over by the police while driving. The police suspect that you were drunk driving because your vehicle may have been swerving between lanes, you ran a red light or you were witnessed leaving a bar. As a result, the police are conducting an...
The effects of alcohol on driving abilities
Consuming alcohol is a widespread activity, yet it's still rarely discussed how this intoxicant affects a drinker’s driving capabilities. The repercussions of drinking before getting behind the wheel are immense and potentially life-threatening. This occurs due to the...
2 possible driver’s license penalties after an Oklahoma DUI
Many Oklahoma motorists don't realize that driving is actually a privilege, not a right, until they are at risk of losing that privilege. Criminal infractions that involve driving can lead to driving penalties. State law allows the courts to impose licensing penalties...
What happens when someone encounters a DUI roadblock?
Sobriety checkpoints – also known as driving under the influence (DUI) roadblocks – are popular law enforcement tools. They allow departments to screen dozens of people rapidly and to remind motorists of the risk of getting arrested if they drive home after having too...