In Oklahoma, if you’re convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) you’ll have to pay fines and spend time in jail. Your license is also suspended for a period, though a court may restore some of your driving privileges by allowing you to apply for a restricted...
Criminal Law
What happens if you’re charged with aggravated DUI?
To be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma, your blood alcohol content (BAC) level must reach or exceed .08% during a traffic stop test. The .08% threshold is the equivalent of about four to five drinks, which means you’re intoxicated enough that...
What happens if your medical marijuana patient license expires?
While cannabis (also known as marijuana) is illegal at the federal level, many U.S. states have decriminalized the substance for recreational use. But some states still restrict cannabis to medical use only. Oklahoma is one such state. On top of laws restricting...
Do certain crimes increase in rate during the summer months?
Crime rates are vastly different in various locations and from year to year. State and federal authorities carefully track reports of crimes and court activity to look for trends that seem to connect crimes and explain crime rates. The more researchers, lawmakers and...
Should drug use be legal in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma prohibits the recreational use of cannabis but allows it to be used legally for medical purposes. As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, a contentious debate is emerging in the United States over whether to decriminalize all recreational...
DUI charges and insurance troubles
When someone faces an arrest for driving under the influence, they may understandably worry about jail time and fines. Those convicted in an Oklahoma court may receive leniency in sentencing, but they might discover the conviction leads to significant issues with...
What Oklahoma drivers need to know about the state’s implied consent law
From the earliest moments of a traffic stop, the goal of a police officer will often be to gather evidence that someone has violated state law. When it comes to traffic stops related to concerns of chemical impairment at the wheel, officers may use multiple methods to...
Former day care teacher charged with child abuse
An investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and the Seminole Police department has led to a raft of charges against a former teacher at a Seminole County day care facility. The facility’s former director and assistant director have also been charged....
Day care worker charged for assaulting a child
Parents in Oklahoma and around the country place a great deal of trust in day care facilities, but that trust is sometimes misplaced. Young children can be temperamental and difficult to control, and caring for them requires a great deal of patience. When day care...
What to know about assault and battery charges
You may have heard on television or read online that someone was taken into custody by Oklahoma authorities for assault and battery. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, the truth is that they are two separate charges. Therefore, you could be charged...
