People can drink and drive any day of the week and any time of the year, but there are certain days that have more risk than others. During holiday celebrations, people often have time off of work during which they attend get-togethers where alcohol flows freely. The...
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How can you be arrested for a DUI when your blood alcohol level is under the limit?
Maybe you had a few beers at a friend’s house with dinner or stopped off at a bar to watch a game and have a few drinks. Even so, you definitely felt sober by the time you headed out the door and got on the road. It was late. You were tired. You rolled through a stop...
Oklahoma DUIs: What happens to your license?
If you’ve never had a DUI in Oklahoma before, the first time you’re stopped and accused can be jarring. There are some things you should know, so that you understand what may happen next. At the time of your arrest, the officer likely took your license. The license...
What is reasonable suspicion in drunk driving cases?
A person who’s facing a drunk driving charge needs to explore all the possible defense strategies they have with their attorney. While you might be focused on what happened from the time you were arrested until now, there are some considerations prior to your arrest...
How often are people arrested for drunk driving?
Looking at DUI statistics across the country, with the goal of comparing arrests rates from state to state, means going beyond the pure statistics. If you just looked at the total arrests, states with larger populations would always lead the way. California and New...
What are some effective defenses against Oklahoma DUI charges?
One thing that many DUI defendants fail to understand is that they have the right to defend themselves against the charges they face. Often, they also believe that any effort they make to mount a defense will be unsuccessful. Your journey through the Oklahoma system...
Police need a reason to stop a car
Most people, when they see a police car on the side of the road or driving near them in traffic, tend to get a bit nervous. It’s a natural reaction, as if we all think that the officer may decide to pull us over. We act like they have the right to do that to any car,...
Tailgating? Beware of a DUI this football season
According to studies done by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, university students face higher risks of misusing alcohol due, in part, to their tailgating and pre-gaming activities. While there is nothing inherently risky about tailgating before...
Oklahoma college students at double risk for DUI punishment
College is a transitional time in your life where you have the opportunity to explore new experiences, meet new people and pave a path toward the career of your dreams. Personal and mental growth during college will help shape the adult you become, as well as your...
Alcohol consumption is a big problem for teens on the road
The risks that present themselves on the road can come from many different sources. Your own behaviors and physical state can create dangers on the road, but adverse weather conditions and even the time of day can also have an influence. If you want your children to...