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09 April
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Can You Lose Your Driver’s License for Good Because of DUIs?

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Can You Lose Your Driver’s License for Good Because of DUIs?

If your Oklahoma driver’s license is revoked because of a DUI charge, you could lose your driving privileges for good. To be able to legally drive again, you must meet several different Department of Public Safety (DPS) requirements. First Step: Challenge the Revocation at an Administrative Hearing You have only 15 days from the time your license is seized by the arresting officer to request an administrative hearing with the DPS. The officer should give you some paperwork notifying you of how to request a hearing (or you will receive the paperwork shortly after your arrest). The 15 days runs from when...

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04 April
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What If You Get a DUI While Your License Is Suspended?

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What If You Get a DUI While Your License Is Suspended?

If you get a DUI in Oklahoma while your license is suspended, you could be charged with an additional crime that comes with more penalties. Your license could be suspended for many different reasons, but all will lead to fines and potentially prison time if you drive while intoxicated and with a suspended license. What Are the Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License and DUI? If you are caught driving with a suspended license and also appear intoxicated, you may be arrested both for the suspended license violation and a suspected DUI. The law enforcement officer will probably have you take...

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02 April
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What Is the Difference Between a Suspended License and a Restricted License?

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What Is the Difference Between a Suspended License and a Restricted License?

If your driver’s license is suspended or restricted in Oklahoma, you may wonder if you can ever drive your car and when. These two license designations have very different meanings that are important to understand. What Is a Suspended Driver’s License? When a driver refuses a breath or blood test, fails a roadside test, or is arrested for DUI, law enforcement may revoke that person’s license. The law uses both the words “suspend” and “revocation”. Usually, the arresting officer will seize your license and give you a receipt and notice of your right to request an administrative hearing with the Department of Public...

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20 November
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Could You Face Both Civil and Criminal Legal Consequences for a DUI?

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Could You Face Both Civil and Criminal Legal Consequences for a DUI?

When you are facing a possible criminal record because of a DUI, civil legal consequences may seem like the last of your worries. Most people do face some sort of civil action after they get charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Driver’s License Revocation The driver’s license revocation process through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is considered a civil administrative action. You will not face criminal charges, but the DPS could take away your driver’s license for an extended period of time. When you get arrested for DUI by a police officer, the officer usually will seize...

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30 October
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No Driver’s License? How a DUI Could Impact You

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No Driver’s License? How a DUI Could Impact You

If you were just arrested for a DUI and you do not have a driver’s license, you will want to figure out your options quickly. Whether your license was expired or revoked, or you never passed the driving test, follow these steps for help. Get an Attorney Right Away As described below, you could face additional charges and penalties for driving without a license – in addition to your DUI charges. A lawyer can advise you of your options, go to court with you, and potentially negotiate a sentencing deal or dismissal of charges. Before you secure a lawyer, do not talk...

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16 July
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Do You Need Insurance to Get Your License Reinstated After a DUI?

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Do You Need Insurance to Get Your License Reinstated After a DUI?

After you get arrested for suspected DUI, you may have your driving privileges revoked and need to get your license reinstated along with new insurance. If you fail a breathalyzer or blood test, or if you refuse a test, the officer or the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will give you a piece of paper explaining license revocation. This document acts as your driver’s license for 30 days. When that 30 day period expires, the DPS will revoke your driving privileges. For a first offense DUI, the revocation lasts 180 days. You can request an administrative hearing in the first 15...

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27 June
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What Is an Oklahoma DUI Clinical Assessment, and Why Do You Receive One?

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What Is an Oklahoma DUI Clinical Assessment, and Why Do You Receive One?

Many drivers make it a priority to get their licenses back after revocation because of a DUI. In Oklahoma, those convicted of driving under the influence who have their licenses revoked usually must complete a DUI clinical assessment and any intervention recommendations first. The DUI clinical assessment is also called an ADSAC assessment. ADSAC stands for Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course. How Do I Get an ADSAC Assessment? Locate a certified ADSAC assessor through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, or your DUI defense lawyer. Schedule an appointment for an ADSAC assessment or...

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25 June
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What Can You Expect at a Victims’ Impact Panel?

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What Can You Expect at a Victims’ Impact Panel?

Drivers who operated a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Oklahoma may receive a variety of interventions, including a victims’ impact panel. If you have to attend a victims’ impact panel (VIP), you may not know what to expect. Come prepared by learning about the panel’s purpose. Why Do I Have to Attend a VIP? When trying to get your driver’s license back, you may have to take a DUI assessment, also called an ADSAC assessment. The ADSAC assessor will recommend interventions for you. Successful completion of the interventions will allow you to get your driving privileges reinstated. Of...

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12 February
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Travelling with a DUI on Your Record

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Travelling with a DUI on Your Record

Travelling to other countries and even states could be difficult with a DUI on your criminal record. If you are planning a trip, research your destination to ensure that your travels will be smooth. Each country has its own laws relating to convictions for driving under the influence and other criminal convictions. Some are extremely strict and prohibit entry for certain people depending on their offense. For example, Canada is very strict on admitting people with DUIs, treating a DUI as a serious criminal offense. In all likelihood your DUI conviction will be considered more severe in Canada because the country...

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08 February
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Impaired Driving Elimination Act Violates Due Process, Court Says

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Impaired Driving Elimination Act Violates Due Process, Court Says

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declared that the newly enacted Impaired Driving Elimination Act is unconstitutional. Due to go into effect on November 1, 2017, the Act would have virtually eliminated the administrative hearing process for revocation of driver’s licenses, would have made refusal of a breath test illegal, and would have expanded use of ignition interlock devices. A group of Oklahoma attorneys challenged the Act in court last summer, and the court halted implementation of the Act while the legal challenge was pending. Just recently, the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued its ruling declaring that the Act violates due process and...

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