Getting a DUI is a serious problem, even if no one was hurt in an accident. The legal and collateral consequences of a conviction can last for years or a lifetime and can make any future charges come with more severe consequences. No matter what kind of DUI charges...
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The holidays bring increased sobriety checkpoints and enforcement
As the holidays grow closer, you will have to juggle a longer-than-usual list of tasks. You have to get supplies for the holiday party, buy gifts and possibly handle the logistics for travel in addition to all of your usual household and work responsibilities....
Impaired driving is possible from legal medications
People take over-the-counter and prescription medications without thinking much about how it will impact them. When one of the activities that you need to do is drive, you need to make sure that you don't have any medications in your system that will make this unsafe....
Are breath test results always accurate?
While watching television or movies, you've probably seen the depiction of law enforcement officers utilizing breath test machines. Maybe you've even witnessed it in real life. It is that little box officers ask drivers to breathe into when they suspect them of...
Alcohol monitoring is often required after DUI convictions
The court can place many requirements on a person who is convicted of drunk driving. Many people have probably heard of the ignition interlocks that prevent a vehicle from starting if there is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) percentage noted in a breath sample...
Drunk driving: Know your right to dispute administrative actions
With Christmas and New Year's right around the corner, anyone who is going to head out to festive parties should remember that they need to find a way to make it home safely if they are planning on having adult beverages. Oklahoma laws regarding impaired driving are...
Drunk driving charges can quickly ruin a holiday season
With the holiday season here, everyone needs to ensure that they have a way to get home if they are going to engage in any of the festivities. One thing that can quickly ruin the holidays is getting a drunk driving charge. This comes with considerable life impacts, so...
Beware of all forms of impaired driving this holiday season
With the start of the holiday party season near, it is essential that anyone who is going to consume alcohol ensure that they have a way to get home that doesn't involve them driving. Many people don't realize that alcohol isn't the only thing that can impact your...
New law provides chance to keep your license after DUI
One of the unavoidable consequences of a DUI conviction is the loss of your driver's license. For a first offense, you may be fortunate to avoid jail time, but losing your license is almost certain. Can you imagine being unable to drive for a year or even a...
Pro se laws require careful attention in defense strategies
There are laws against drunk driving in every state, including Oklahoma. All states also have a limit for the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) percentage that a driver can have without being automatically considered impaired. In Oklahoma, the limit is .08 percent for...