What Is a DWI in Oklahoma, and Is It Different from a DUI?

People throw around the terms “DUI” and “DWI” frequently when talking about drinking and driving. But is there a difference between a DUI and a DWI in Oklahoma, and what do those terms mean? DUI means driving under the influence of an intoxicating or impairing substance. DWI means driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired. Sometimes people use DUI to refer to alcohol intoxication, while they use DWI to refer to being under the influence of drugs or other substances. In Oklahoma, these two terms are often used interchangeably. Some people use DUI to refer to a “per se” drunk driving...

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