Oklahoma DUI State Law

Under Oklahoma DUI laws, you have just 15 days to request an administrative hearing if you have been charged with DUI. If you fail to do so, your license could be immediately revoked. Because of the seriousness of these charges, it is incredibly important that you contact a specialized Oklahoma DUI lawyer to handle your case. It is difficult to get charges dropped or reduced otherwise.

Oklahoma Blood Alcohol Concentration and Laws

There are three separate charges, which could result in a DUI charge in Oklahoma.

1.) APC: Actual Physical Control, You do not have to be driving a vehicle to get this charge. It implies that the vehicle could be driven, such as if someone is parked and under the influence.

2.) DWI: Driving While Impaired, is a charge given to those who have a blood alcohol concentration level under .08 percent. This carries a lesser punishment, however, you will still face this on your permanent record.

3.) DUI: A DUI charge is given to those with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher OR those that show visible signs of being unable to drive due to impairment, such as driving pattern.

If your blood alcohol level is .15 percent or above, you could be charged with enhanced charges, which could result in harsher penalties and requires mandatory in patient treatment for substance abuse.

Implied Consent in Oklahoma

In the Oklahoma, operating a vehicle in the state means that you agree to submit a chemical test (blood, breath or urine) to determine your level of intoxication if a police officer requests it due to suspicion of intoxication. If you refuse a chemical test, your driver's license is immediately seized and you will face a hearing. Your previous driving record determines the actions the court will take at that point, but they may suspend your license for 180 to 3 years at that time, just for refusing the test!

1st DUI Offense

A first offense of DUI laws will warrant the following Oklahoma DUI penalties:

• You will be charged with a misdemeanor.
• Your driver's license will be suspended for 30 days
• You will spend 10 days in jail, up to 1 year
• Fines up to $1000
• In addition, you may be required to pay additional fees, up to $300
  

2nd DUI Offense

In Oklahoma, a look back period of 10 years is in place. If you are convicted of a second DUI within 10 years, you will face a second offense charge with the following penalties:

• You will be charged with a FELONY
• You will spend at least 1 year up to 5 years in jail
• You will be fined up to $2500
• You will lose your driver's license for at least six months
• Additional fees may be warranted
  

3rd DUI Offense

A third offense within 10 years, and any subsequent offenses, will include the following penalties:

• You will be charged with a FELONY
• A mandatory 1 year in prison, up to 10 years
• Up to $10,000 fine
• Driver's license suspension for at least 1 year
• Additional charges for court costs
• Ignition interlock device will be installed
  

Hire an Oklahoma DUI Lawyer

The Oklahoma DUI laws are incredibly stringent. If you are facing these charges, contact an Oklahoma DUI lawyer as quickly as possible, since you have just 15 days to fight the charges. These experts may be able to get charges dropped or reduced, fines reduced and jail time eliminated, in some cases.

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