It goes without saying that drinking and driving is a serious and potentially dangerous crime. The legal repercussions of a DUI are suitably harsh to match, though it might strike many as unfair to realize that you can receive a DUI charge just for sitting in a parked...
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...
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...
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...
The penalties associated with a DUI conviction in the state of Oklahoma are harsh. Still, many people drink and drive and risk arrest by law enforcement. If you believe you are fine to drive after having a few drinks, you might think better of the idea if you know how...
Some people in Oklahoma may not understand how much a DUI charge can ruin their lives. They may feel that a charge is the same as a conviction and there is nothing they can do to get rid of it. As harmful as a criminal charge is, it is not the final verdict in a...
Many people whose first encounter with law enforcement is getting stopped on suspicion of DUI do not have a clear idea of what happens after the charges. If this happens to you, it is important not to rely on common misconceptions you may have heard from friends or...
