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...
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Penalties for DUI in Oklahoma
Oklahoma drivers can receive charges of driving under the influence with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. In addition, law enforcement can arrest a motorist who cannot drive safely because of drug or alcohol impairment, regardless of his or her BAC. Review...
What happens at Oklahoma sobriety checkpoints
A majority of U.S. states, including Oklahoma, conduct periodic sobriety checkpoints. During holiday weekends and other times when impaired driving may be more prevalent, you may run into fixed locations along busy roads where law enforcement has set up points...
What is drug court?
Across America and in Oklahoma, prisons are rapidly becoming overcrowded due to budget issues, strict penalties for first-time offenders and high rates of repeat offenders. Instead of addressing the root problems leading to criminal activity, the justice system...
5 ways to prevent sabotaging your own defense
Every state has different ways of dealing with those who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. "DUI" refers to driving under the influence while "DWI" means you were driving while impaired. These actions come with serious consequences that can greatly...
Street drugs cause violent psychosis, damage lives of young adults
During the teen and college years, many people want to enjoy their growing sense of freedom by trying new things. These are adventurous years because you are less under the supervision of parents and able to make more and more choices on your own.It's also a time for...
Police ingenuity doesn’t trump constitutional rights
Inventors, engineers, researchers and many others make advancements in technology every day that affect all aspects of our lives. One recent application is taking a bite out of crime.Police and biometrics: a new dynamic duoMichigan State University biometrics...