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...
DUI Charges
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...
What happens if you won’t perform a breath test during a stop?
If a police officer thinks that you are under the influence while driving, they will pull you over and ask you some very direct questions about your recent activity. If your answers or behavior make the situation imply that you may have had alcohol or counter an...
Will you need to install an IID after an Oklahoma DUI?
It is a crime to drive after consuming too much alcohol. When a police officer pulls someone over or questions them at the scene of a crash, they will evaluate the driver for signs of chemical impairment. Officers will ask for chemical testing if they believe someone...
3 possible licensing consequences of an Oklahoma DUI charge
Accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses can lead to major criminal consequences for anyone arrested in Oklahoma. The courts can sentence someone to jail time, large fines and probation. Many people also potentially face licensing consequences....
What’s the role of field sobriety tests in a DUI arrest?
Police officers trying to determine if someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol will often start with a field sobriety test. The most common tests performed include the walk-and-turn test, the one-leg stand and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. To the...
Breathalyzer testing can be inaccurate: Here’s how
If you’ve run into trouble with the law in Stigler, then you should know the importance of having a strong defense. As a part of your defense, you may argue that certain testing procedures weren’t followed correctly or that there were mistakes made that resulted in...
Can you still drive after an Oklahoma DUI conviction?
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Oklahoma is far from a minor offense that carries only a slap on the wrist. Even if your arrest is the result of a traffic stop, not a car crash, the penalties that Oklahoma assesses could affect you for years to come....
What defenses are there against DUI charges?
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...
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....