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