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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...

The top 3 reasons Oklahoma drivers get arrested for DUI

It is illegal to get behind the wheel when someone has had too much to drink, but it is difficult for people to know when they might break the law. The average person underestimates how much alcohol affects them, which is one reason drunk driving crashes are such a...

3 reasons people can question field sobriety test results

Field sobriety tests are a standard part of a drunk driving traffic stop. Before a police officer arrests someone on suspicion of a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction, they will first try to verify someone's impairment. After talking with a driver, an...

Could you get a DUI the day after drinking?

In many cases, people assume that they only risk getting a DUI within a few hours of when they’ve been drinking. If they go out with their friends on a Friday night and they make it home without getting pulled over, they don’t think that there’s any risk of driving...

Do you believe your breath test results were totally wrong?

What happens during a traffic stop will have a major bearing on the consequences that you face. If an officer believes that you are under the influence of alcohol, they may ask you specific questions about your recent behavior. You may end up outside of your vehicle...

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