The portable breath test is a common part of a DUI traffic stop. These tests are typically conducted after a field sobriety test, and many drivers believe that a failed breath test means an automatic conviction for DUI. While a failed breath test often leads to an...
People know that drunk driving comes with many potential consequences, which only grow in seriousness after a second charge. Yet, according to Responsibility.org, 9,053 people received DUI charges in Oklahoma in 2019. When facing another DUI charge, knowing what lies...
When police pulled you over on suspicion of driving under the influence, they may attempt to administer a variety of tests called chemical and field sobriety tests. The purpose of these tests is to confirm their suspicion. What are chemical tests? Oklahoma law...
As in other states, in Oklahoma driving with a certain blood alcohol concentration may lead to criminal charges. However, the type and severity of penalties that drivers face after an alcohol-related arrest may depend on the specific amount of alcohol in the blood....
Oklahoma law takes a zero-tolerance stance toward underage drinking and driving. Even a trace amount of alcohol in a minor’s system may lead to steep penalties, including automatic loss of license, hundreds of dollars in fines and court fees, and a potential criminal...
In Oklahoma, if you have a blood alcohol concentration above the state's 0.08% legal limit, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle. Driving under the influence of alcohol may trigger severe legal penalties, possibly including jail time and fines. You may also lose...
Obtaining a bachelor's degree is one of the more effective ways to achieve the American dream. After all, according to the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities, those with four-year degrees tend to earn about $32,000 more per year than individuals who only...
If the police arrest you for driving under the influence in Oklahoma, you may face serious consequences, including the suspension of your license. Losing your license can impact your ability to get to work or carry on with your life as normal. Following a DUI arrest,...
In Oklahoma, even a first-time DUI charge may come with serious consequences. In addition to hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fines and fees, a conviction may result in loss of a driver’s license, jail time and a black mark on background checks for years to...
Oklahoma's traffic laws categorize driving under the influence as a serious charge and a criminal offense. Although a law enforcement official may conduct an impairment test and arrest a motorist, it does not, however, automatically result in a criminal conviction. A...
