When law enforcement officers in Oklahoma stop drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence, they often use field sobriety tests to look for signs of impairment. Many people do not realize that clothing and footwear can influence how well they perform these...
A Driving While Impaired (DWI) conviction can affect your life in ways beyond the initial sentencing. Since it can appear in background checks, you might be wondering if there is a way to expunge this from your record. Learning how Oklahoma addresses these situations...
Most drivers know that drinking while driving is a serious crime. In Oklahoma, however, the law recently changed, making certain situations much more dangerous for your legal record. People call these aggravated DUI cases. It is important to know that in Oklahoma,...
You might think sleeping off a few drinks in your car shows responsibility. After all, you didn't drive drunk and stayed off the roads. However, that’s not always the case. In Oklahoma, even if this decision does not lead to a DUI, it could still land you in legal...
Merely being accused of criminal wrongdoing can set you on edge, leaving you worried about what the future has in store for you. This is understandable given that a criminal conviction can have extensive, long-lasting consequences on your future. Given the breadth of...
Some motorists are accused of driving while impaired (DWI) offenses because they cause crashes. Others fail chemical tests during traffic stops. Regardless of how an individual's impairment came to the attention of law enforcement professionals, they may be at risk of...
Police officers who suspect drivers of chemical impairment need objective evidence. Chemical testing can affirm if a motorist is over the legal limit for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). However, chemical testing often occurs after a police officer decides to...
It is against the law to drive after consuming significant amounts of alcohol. State law allows police officers to arrest people who display impaired ability at the wheel for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Police officers can also arrest those with...
Some driving under the influence (DUI) charges begin with a car crash. A police officer arrives at the scene of the collision and notes potential signs of intoxication. They ask the drivers involved in the wreck to submit to testing. Other times, police officers might...
The Oklahoma criminal courts have the authority to impose a number of different penalties for different criminal charges. Someone convicted of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense due to either an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or obviously...