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How Can I Get My Oklahoma DUI Dismissed?
If you've gotten a DUI, you may be looking for options to get your charges cleared and life back to normal. Learn how to get a DUI dismissed and your other legal options.
What Happens If You Get A DUI And You Damage Property?
What happens if you drive under the influence and accidentally damage property? You may be looking at a charge for DUI with property damage. Learn what leads to this charge and how to handle it.
Oklahoma Board of Tests: What It Is and Why It Matters
If you're suspected of driving under the influence, you will most likely be asked to perform a test to prove your sobriety. These tests are processed by the Oklahoma Board of Tests. Learn more about the Oklahoma Board of Tests and the processes they handle.
In 2023, What Happens After a DUI?
If you've gotten a DUI, you may be wondering what your next steps are. What happens after a DUI? Learn about your potential charges, legal options, and more.
Can You Get a DUI on a Boat in Oklahoma?
Wondering if you can drink while cruising on Oklahoma’s lakes? Learn whether you can get a DUI on a boat, what the punishment is, and what you can do about it.
Can You Get A DUI on an Electric Scooter?
Wondering if you can get a DUI on an electric scooter? Learn about Oklahoma law and how it applies to Lime and Bird scooters here.
What Evidence Is Needed For An Oklahoma DUI Conviction?
What evidence is needed for a DUI conviction? How does the state prove its case? Learn about the evidence the state may have against you and how to fight it.
Will My Prescription Drug Lead to a DUI?
Can you get a DUI for being under the influence of prescription drugs while driving? Learn everything you need to know here.
Will A DUI Ruin My Life?
To help you understand how a DUI may affect your life, here are legal answers to the most common questions people have after getting a DUI.
A Guide to Tulsa County Courthouse
What you need to know to navigate the Tulsa County Courthouse successfully and prevent you from missing a court date or receiving a bench warrant.
What Is a Victim Impact Panel?
Get all the answers on “What is a victim impact panel?” and find out when you’ll need to attend, what to expect, and how a Tulsa DUI lawyer can help.
Are DUIs Public Record?
While all criminal cases are technically public, some states have a database that makes them far easier to find than in other states.
Is It Possible to Hide a DUI From Employers?
Your professional life could be severely impacted after you’ve been arrested for a DUI. Can you hide your DUI from your employer?
In Oklahoma, How Bad Is A DUI On Your Record?
A DUI is one mistake that can stay with you for years. Learn how bad a DUI is on your record in Oklahoma and how an experienced lawyer can help.
Getting a DUI in Oklahoma When You Aren't Driving a Car
Riding a scooter, e-bike, or other non-car vehicle can result in a DUI in Oklahoma. Keep yourself informed on these laws to prevent an accidental DUI.
Tulsa’s Youthful Drunk Driving Program
Tulsa County’s alternative program helps educate young offenders on the consequences of drunk driving, while setting them up for success in the future.
Oklahoma’s 5 Most Important DUI Cases
Case law has added a lot to our understanding of the DUI statutes. Here, we have summarized the most important DUI cases in Oklahoma.
DUI vs DWI: What’s The Difference?
Drive Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Impaired (DWI), what is the difference between these two distinctly different charges?
Is My Oklahoma Driver’s License Suspended?
The Department of Public Safety can suspend or even revoke your license after a DUI. Here's how revocations work.
DUI In Okmulgee County
Being charged with a DUI in Okmulgee County isn’t as straightforward as it might seem, but we have you covered.
DUI in Tulsa County
We've handled thousands of Tulsa DUI cases—here’s everything you need to know, based on our years of experience handling this charge.
DUI In Wagoner County
Here is what to expect if you have been charged with a DUI in Wagoner County.
When Will You Go to Jail for a DUI?
No one wants to go to jail. In this article, we discuss all the different ways a DUI could result in jail time.
Can a DUI Get Dismissed?
Being charged with a DUI is not the same as a conviction. While it is uncommon for a DUI to get dismissed, here are some examples of when it can happen.
What Is A Suspended Sentence?
A suspended sentence is different than a deferred sentence. Here is a breakdown of what it is and how it could impact your plea.
What Is A Deferred Sentence?
As one of two probation types offered in exchange for a plea of guilty, here's what a deferred sentence is and what it means for you.
Tribal DUIs V. State DUIs: DUIs In The Cherokee Nation
With the recent McGirt ruling, your case could be transferred to a Cherokee Nation Court. Here's how that could happen and what it means for you.
DUI In Rogers County
A complete guide to DUI charges in the Rogers County area, including what your options are and what your probation will potentially look like.
What Justifies a Traffic Stop?
Were you pulled over for no reason? If so, the odds are tipped in your favor. Read what a stop without probable cause means for your case.
How Does A Blood Draw Work For A DUI?
Taking a breathalyzer test over a blood test could make all the difference. Here's why one test could leave you on the hook for criminal charges.
Misdemeanor Into A Felony: A DUI With A Child In The Car
A child's presence can quickly turn a misdemeanor DUI into a felony child endangerment. Get informed.
DUI Under 21: The Statute Most Prosecutors Ignore
In Oklahoma, if you get a DUI under the age of 21, you can be charged with either “DUI under 21” or a regular DUI depending on a number of factors.
Multiple DUI’s In Oklahoma
The punishment for your first DUI is less severe than any subsequent ones. We break down the best course of action to help you in the long run.
Public Intoxication In Oklahoma: Everything You Need to Know
Public intoxication encompasses far more than just being drunk in public. Know the law so you don’t end up spending the night in jail.
What Classes Do You Take When You Get A DUI?
When you plead or are convicted of driving under the influence, you are required by Oklahoma Statute to take certain classes during your probation.
A DUI Without Driving: What is Actual Physical Control?
Did you know that you can get a DUI even if you aren’t driving? Actual physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated is a non-driving DUI.
DUI Checkpoint Alert In Tulsa County: Here’s What To Know
Before you find yourself at a DUI checkpoint, you need to know your rights and how to navigate certain questions you may be asked.
Is A DUI A Felony In Oklahoma?
Not every DUI is charged the same, even if two cases are identical. Some are charged as misdemeanors, and some are charged as felonies. So, what makes a DUI a felony? It’s more complicated than you might think.
Impaired Or Not, Medical Marijuana Patients Risk DUIs Every Day
If you've legally consumed medical marijuana within the last month, then you've broken the law each time you drive.
Open Container Laws in Oklahoma
To-go alcoholic beverage laws have changed in Oklahoma, causing people to ask: does this violate open container laws?
Do Ridesharing Apps Decrease Drunk Driving? It's Complicated
Ride-hailing services have claimed that they reduce DUIs by providing an easy alternative for would-be drunk drivers. But do the stats support the claim?
What Causes The Most Accidents? Drowsy, Drugged, Or Drunk?
Car accidents and fatalities are on the rise despite rising vehicle safety standards. The cause? It's changed over the years.
Yikes, Oklahoma DUIs Can Increase Your Insurance For Years
Your auto insurance rates probably aren't at the top of your mind during a DUI arrest, but they certainly will be afterwards. Here's what to do.
Oklahoma's Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) Guide
Take a deeper look into the Oklahoma Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP); what it means, how to use it, and if you're eligible.
Avoid These Common Drugs Or Risk An Oklahoma DUI
A surprisingly long list of common drugs we take everyday can lead to a DUI charge. Find out which ones to be cautious of in this guide.
Is It Bad Advice To Refuse A Breathalyzer?
To blow or not to blow, that is the question; at least for DUI lawyers. If an officer without a warrant asks your to consent to a breathalyzer, should you?
Covid Is Disrupting DUI Enforcement In Oklahoma
The ongoing COVID-19 virus outbreak has deeply disrupted every aspect of public life with seemingly no end in sight. DUI Enforcement is no exception.
If I Have A DUI, Can I Still Get A Commercial Driver's License?
A commercial driver’s license can open up a whole new world of opportunities. But what if you have also been arrested on a DUI charge in Oklahoma?
What Happens If You Have A CDL And Get A DUI?
Unfortunately, the consequences for a DUI are worse if you hold a commercial driver's license. But with the right lawyer, you'll not be blindsided by the outcome.
Your smartphone knows if you’re drunk
In the short time that smartphone technology has existed, it has become deeply ingrained in every aspect of our daily lives. Our biology is no exception.
The Strange History Of The Breathalyzer
An in-depth look into the strange history of the drunk-o-meter, or what has now become known as the breathalyzer.
DUI Arrests Soar During Labor Day: Here’s What You Need To Know
An increase in DUI sobriety checkpoints await drivers nationwide as they head into the Labor Day holiday period.
Is The Breathalyzer Really As Accurate As We Think?
Police rely on Breathalyzer test results as a resolute scientific evidence of guilt. The truth, however, is that the tests produce skewed results with alarming frequency.
In The Era Of Legal Marijuana; Does The 'Smell' Test Still Stink?
Police have been using the smell of marijuana as justification to conduct warrantless searches for decades.
How To Use Oklahoma’s Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP)
Know your options after a DUI. Take advantage of Oklahoma's Impaired Drive Accountability Program (IDAP).
Roadside Breathalyzers For Marijuana Could Be Coming
Oklahoma has passed a new bill that introduces the police to technology that can detect drivers who are under the influence of marijuana.
Researchers Find Shocking DUI Trends In States With Medical Pot
Many cities in the past decade have passed laws around medical marijuana. How does this change in legislative affect DUI trends?
Oklahoma's DUI Laws Leave No Room For Medical Marijuana
The state of Oklahoma recently legalized the use of medical marijuana, but not all aspects of the law have caught up with the change.
Oklahoma’s DUI Laws (2020)
Major changes to Oklahoma's DUI laws went into effect on November 1st, 2019. Keep up to date on how they have altered driver's license revocations.
What Is A DUI Checkpoint?
A DUI checkpoint is a roadblock set up by police to check drivers for signs of intoxication. These checkpoints may also be called sobriety checkpoints, DUI roadblocks, mobile checkpoints, or something similar.
Another Victory From the Appellate Courts
On October 11, 2019, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals reversed a Tulsa County judge and found in favor of our client. In February 2018, M. Cole (“Licensee”) was arrested for suspicion of DUI and his license was taken by the arresting officer.
What Is An Aggravated DUI In Oklahoma?
An aggravated DUI can have you faced with severe consequences, but it doesn't have to be the end of your life.
Oklahoma’s Incarceration Rate Is The Highest In The World
When I worked as a prosecutor, my approach for non-violent defendants was rehabilitation, not incarceration.