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...
The ramifications of a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest can extend beyond the immediate legal consequences. For medical professionals in Oklahoma, such an event may carry significant professional repercussions. The Oklahoma Medical Board holds physicians to...
Part of what makes complying with the law so challenging is that the law is different in every state. The vast majority of criminal cases occur at the state level, and individuals can easily confuse the laws of one state with the regulations of another. The use of...
Operating company is a huge responsibility that often requires far more than a full-time commitment and ongoing financial investments. People often sacrifice their personal time and their resources to establish or improve a business or professional practice. Once it...
Oil and gas resources on a property can be a financial boon for the owner of that land. So long as someone obtains the mineral rights when purchasing a property, they will then have control over any oil or gas deposits that exist on their land. They will often have...
You made a mistake and realized it right away. A law enforcement officer pulled you over on a DUI charge. But what you may not comprehend are the additional consequences that may await you. There are plenty more of those consequences to go around, and they include a...
Most drivers are immediately wary of a police officer during a traffic stop. After all, their goal is to prove that you did something wrong that justifies them issuing a citation or possibly arresting you. You want to avoid implicating yourself when an officer...
Right now, you may have an amazing job working locally with an oil and gas company. You might have to drive for work, too, which means that if you get a DWI, you could see your job prospects limited or lose your job completely. What happens after you’re accused of a...