While watching television or movies, you've probably seen the depiction of law enforcement officers utilizing breath test machines. Maybe you've even witnessed it in real life. It is that little box officers ask drivers to breathe into when they suspect them of...
Facing charges of manslaughter
Causing the death of another person is something you may never have imagined. Nevertheless, you are now facing criminal charges that could alter the rest of your life. Homicide is the general category for crimes that involve the taking of someone's life. However,...
New law provides chance to keep your license after DUI
One of the unavoidable consequences of a DUI conviction is the loss of your driver's license. For a first offense, you may be fortunate to avoid jail time, but losing your license is almost certain. Can you imagine being unable to drive for a year or even a...
Is your college student facing DUI charges in Oklahoma?
When your son or daughter went off to study at one of Oklahoma's colleges or universities, you probably expected this to be a great learning experience. An extended time of independence can allow your child to grow and mature in many ways, and that includes learning...
BAC can play a major role in DUI cases
No one wants to be on the receiving end of accusations from a police officer. Still, it can happen to anyone. A police officer may have recently pulled you over for a traffic violation, and you ended up facing a more serious situation than anticipated.Not only did the...
Is a suspended or revoked driver’s license worse?
A police officer pulling you over can happen for a number of reasons. Typically, anxiety sets in anytime someone sees those blue lights in their rearview mirror. If you had a few drinks before getting behind the wheel, you may worry that your simple traffic stop could...
When can police pull over a driver for suspected drunk driving?
Did you know there are only specific times when law enforcement can pull a driver over for a DUI traffic stop? This means that police cannot pull you over without having a specific reason to do so. This is reasonable suspicion, and without it, a traffic stop...
Do you have a loved one negatively affected by fentanyl?
If you have a loved one with an addiction, his or her disease may have affected you more than you realize. You may have tried to control your loved one's behavior in efforts to make his or her life easier or healthier. You may have even enabled the addiction without...
A criminal conviction can affect college financial aid
Whether you just graduated high school and are getting ready to head off to college in the fall or you have been working toward your college degree for some time now, a criminal conviction can mess up your education plans. Did you know that, if convicted of a crime,...
College students and common misconceptions about drunk driving
Oklahoma college students are aware that getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can result in serious criminal charges. College students charged with DUI may also face penalties such as loss of driving privileges and time behind bars as well as repercussions that...
