Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are possible in a number of different scenarios. People may be at risk of arrest if they encounter a DUI checkpoint. Police officers also frequently arrest people after one-on-one traffic stops or their involvement in a motor...
DUI Charges
Passing a breath test doesn’t eliminate one’s DUI arrest risk
Accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses can lead to numerous challenges. People may spend the night in jail. Those arrested on a Friday might spend the entire weekend in state custody before they secure their release. They then face charges that...
Do all DUI convictions lead to driver’s license suspensions?
Individuals arrested for criminal infractions often worry about specific consequences. Most people fear the possibility of incarceration. Even when facing misdemeanor charges, it is possible for the courts to send someone to time in jail or prison. A driving under the...
3 secondary consequences of an Oklahoma DUI charge
A conviction for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Oklahoma can result in a variety of penalties. The courts can sentence someone to incarceration, order them to pay fines and suspend their driver's license. Defendants often factor those potential...
3 actions police officers often take at DUI checkpoints
Case-by-case enforcement of driving under the influence (DUI) statutes is relatively inefficient. It is impossible for police officers to identify and arrest every impaired motorist through direct traffic enforcement efforts. Police departments sometimes try to deter...
Can a DUI conviction cost someone their job?
Those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses typically know that they face major consequences in the event of a conviction. A judge could sentence them to incarceration and order them to pay fines. They might also lose their driver's licenses. Beyond...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
Police officers who initiate a traffic stop because they have reasonable suspicion that the driver is impaired have a few options to determine whether that’s the case. One method of impairment detection that is frequently employed involves conducting field sobriety...
What to do at a DUI traffic stop
Being pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence can be a stressful experience. Knowing how to handle the situation calmly and responsibly is important. Pull over safely Police are vigilant during DUI stops in part because alcohol-involved deaths rose...
How implied consent rules may affect drunk driving cases
There are many reasons that an Oklahoma police officer might suspect someone of drunk driving. Sometimes, a driver swerves all over the road or drives at a low speed. Those specific behaviors have a known association with drunk driving. Other times, officers become...
What is the difference between DUI and DWI in Oklahoma?
DUI and DWI can be serious driving offenses with significant legal consequences for motorists. While these terms tend to be used interchangeably, they actually have different legal meanings. Oklahoma has several regulations that differentiate the penalties and legal...