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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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15 June
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Fines for Driving Under the Influence in Oklahoma

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Fines for Driving Under the Influence in Oklahoma

In addition to possible jail time, drivers convicted of driving under the influence in Oklahoma face substantial fines. The fines vary depending on which crime a driver is sentenced with, and there are additional costs as well. If a driver has no prior DUIs on his record, he can expect that the court will require him to pay up to $1,000 in fines. Drivers with prior DUIs pay increasingly larger fines. The amount of the fines vary based on which court hears your case. The rules differ in municipal court and state court in Oklahoma. In state court, every driver who...

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30 March
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Can the Court Require Rehab for a Drug Crime?

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Can the Court Require Rehab for a Drug Crime?

In Oklahoma, rehab has become a common part of a criminal sentence for a drug-related crime. Courts often specifically require people to complete a drug and alcohol assessment, called an ADSAC assessment, and then complete a state-licensed rehab program. Further, rehab is frequently part of first-time offender diversion programs such as conditional discharge. Those convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol usually receive sentences that include completion of an Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course (ADSAC), which includes some type of treatment program depending on the ADSAC assessment’s findings. The ADSAC program helps people whose driver’s licenses were...

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