Oklahoma DUI Lawyers
The law regarding drunk driving in Oklahoma can be very complicated. If you have been charged with a DWI or DUI, you want the advice of an attorney in order to evaluate the specific facts and circumstances against you. At the The Ritchie Law Firm, our Pryor DWI lawyers can help you pursue all available defenses to your charges and maximize the opportunity for an effective plea agreement when applicable.
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Generally speaking, Oklahoma dunk driving law applies to people who are operating or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence or impaired by an intoxicant. You can be charged with drunk driving if a blood or breath test taken within two hours of your initial arrest shows you to have an alcohol level of at least .08. Depending on the amount of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with one of the following:
- DWI: Driving while impaired
- DUI: Driving under the influence
The law also applies to people under the influence of other intoxicating substances. In these cases, people are charged with DUI.
DUI and DWI Consequences
The exact consequences you face depend on a number of factors, including the amount of alcohol in your blood and whether or not you have been previously convicted of drunk driving. Potential consequences for a DWI or DUI in Oklahoma include:
- Punishment for a first time offense could include imprisonment for 10 days to one year and up to a $1,000 fine. You may be able to negotiate a plea agreement for deferred sentences, suspended sentences or community service.
- If you have been convicted of drunk driving within the past ten years, your next offense will be a felony. Potential consequences include one year to 5 years' imprisonment, fines up to $2,500 or a combination of the two. A number of possible variations on the punishment may be accomplished through plea negotiations.
- Charges involving tests indicating an alcohol level of at least .15 are considered aggravated DUI and carry enhanced punishments.
In addition to potential criminal punishments, if you are charged with a DUI, you will face administrative action by the Department of Public Safety regarding the revocation or suspension of your driver's license.
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If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you want to do everything you can to protect your rights and save your license. Located in Pryor, we represent the accused in the greater Tulsa area charged with DUI or DWI. Call us toll free at 877-470-5134 or contact us online today to schedule a free initial consultation.
