Charged With Aggravated DUI in Oklahoma?

We know that bad things happen to good people. An aggravated DUI charge does not define who you are, but it does carry far more serious consequences than a standard DUI. Under Oklahoma's 2025 DUI laws, even a first-time DUI can result in felony charges, mandatory jail time, and long-term damage to your record, license, and future.

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What Is Aggravated DUI in Oklahoma?

Under Oklahoma law, an aggravated DUI is no longer defined solely by blood alcohol concentration. Previously, an aggravated DUI meant your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) registered at .15 or above. Oklahoma's 2025 DUI laws significantly expand what qualifies as an aggravated offense - allowing circumstances surrounding the stop or arrest to classify the DUI as aggravated, not just the test result.

What Makes a DUI "Aggravated"

Under the new law, a DUI is considered aggravated if it involves any of the following:

An accident

A minor in the vehicle

Eluding the police

Driving 20+ MPH over the speed limit

Driving 10+ MPH over the speed limit in a school zone

Reckless driving

Felony Charges Under 2025 Law

Under the new law, all aggravated DUIs are charged as felonies, regardless of prior DUI history, changing drastically from the previous law, where many first-time offenses were charged as misdemeanors.

This law means mandatory jail time for any aggravated DUI based on how many offenses you have within the prior ten years:

First offense: Minimum ten days in jail
Second Offense: Minimum 30 days in jail
Third or subsequent offenses: Minimum 30 Days For each subsequent offense (e.g., 60 days for a third offense, 90 days for a fourth offense, etc).

How an Attorney Can Help

An experienced DUI attorney can:

Review the traffic stop and arrest for errors

Challenge field sobriety tests and evaluations

Evaluate breath or blood testing

Identify issues with officer training and procedures

Protect your driver's license

Build a strong defense in court

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