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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...