Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can cause a host of challenges for an individual if they plead guilty or are found guilty at trial. Oklahoma judges can incarcerate people or order them to pay significant fines after a DUI conviction. It is also standard for...
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Criminal Law
What is negligent homicide?
Driving under the influence (DUI) of either alcohol or a similarly intoxicating substance is a criminal offense because an impaired driver is a danger to everyone on the road. Intoxication affects a person’s ability to think, react and move, significantly raising...
Is robbery with a fake gun still a serious criminal offense?
Robbery may be a theft crime, but it’s also a violent offense. Unlike theft or burglary – where there’s no confrontation involved – a robbery involves directly taking another person’s property within their immediate presence by using force or intimidation. These...
What counts as illegal drug paraphernalia?
Like other U.S. states, Oklahoma has an extensive list of illegal controlled substances. The state prohibits the unlawful use of known illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. It also restricts the use of medications that carry substance abuse...
What is constructive possession of drugs?
Getting caught with drugs in your actual possession is clearly a serious issue, and you might reasonably expect to end up in handcuffs – but what about situations where the drugs are simply in your close proximity? Well, the law may call that “constructive...
Can the police conduct a warrantless drug search on your car?
During a traffic stop, you might wonder what your rights are when police feel compelled to search your car for a controlled substance like marijuana. Is it legal for the police to search your car for drugs without a warrant? The answer depends on the circumstances of...
Are there penalties for skirting ignition interlock device requirements?
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...
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...