The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a Stephens County man was intoxicated when he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed on the night of May 26. Initial reports indicate that the 59-year-old Duncan man’s Ford F250 rolled over about four times after leaving the...
An overview of what happens at an arraignment
Individuals who are taken into custody for drunk driving will likely need to attend an initial court hearing. This proceeding is referred to as an arraignment, during which an individual will hear exactly what he or she has been charged with. The judge will also give...
Chemical testing remains an important part of DUI law
As soon as the State of Oklahoma outlawed driving under the influence of marijuana, questions about marijuana testing became extremely important. Inadequate marijuana testing procedures can make DUI marijuana cases especially complex. Anyone charged with a DUI...
Understanding blood alcohol content
When a police officer believes that a person is driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer may opt to test that person's blood alcohol content, or BAC. In the state of Oklahoma, the legal BAC is 0.08%, but it should be noted that the effects of alcohol can be...
The process of obtaining bail
If a person is arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma, they'll likely be taken to a local jail. That person might be able to secure freedom by paying a fee. The amount of the fee will either be determined by a set schedule or other factors a judge deems relevant. For...
Driver facing DUI charges for fatal accident
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol claims that a man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol caused a fatal accident. The driver is facing charges for a felony DUI and leaving the scene of a fatal collision, as well as two counts for second-degree murder. He was...
Marijuana-related DUI charges are serious
Medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, which has led to an increase in consumption across the state. Despite the legality of consuming marijuana for approved medical purposes, many users are unfamiliar with the laws regarding drug consumption and driving. Because of...
Mother charged with DUI for single-vehicle wreck
Police in Oklahoma recently arrested a woman who they say was under the influence of alcohol when she lost control of her vehicle. Her child was apparently in the vehicle at the time. She is facing multiple criminal charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia...
Police file DUI charges against woman driving on rim of tire
A woman who was reportedly driving on the rim of one of her tires was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Police say this is the woman's second DUI offense, and she is also facing charges for transporting an open container, operating a...