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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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09 May
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What Are “Aggravated” Drug Crimes in Oklahoma?

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What Are Aggravated Drug Crimes in Oklahoma?

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Oklahoma, you need to understand the charges against you. This could be complicated depending on what crimes you have been charged with, because the state’s drug crime laws are not written in plain language. One word that criminal defendants may puzzle at is the term “aggravated” drug crime. Oklahoma drug crime law has tiered sentences and fines as crimes become more “serious” in the eyes of the law. A first offense for marijuana possession is a misdemeanor. In contrast, a first offense for possession of cocaine is a felony. Second and...

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26 March
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Sentence Enhancements for Drug Crimes Involving Children

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Sentence Enhancements for Drug Crimes Involving Children

In Oklahoma, committing drug crimes that involve children leads to increased jail time and penalties. Specifically, the criminal sentence for the underlying crime will be doubled or tripled, with other restrictions imposed. This is known as a sentence enhancement. Drug court judges may impose sentence enhancements for people who use minors to distribute or transport drugs, for people who distribute drugs near schools, and for people who possess or buy drugs near schools or in the presence of young children. The enhancements emphasize the state’s focus on keeping drugs away from children under age 18 – both for safety reasons and...

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21 August
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Oklahoma’s Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders

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Oklahoma's Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders

Repeat DUI offenders face additional penalties and prison time in Oklahoma. A second or third offense can result in many years in prison along with treatment and community service. See 47 O.S. § 11-902. This article explains what you can expect. Second Offense                        If you commit a second DUI within 10 years of completing a previous DUI sentence or while you are on probation, you will be charged with a felony and may face one to five years in prison, a $2,500 fine, substance abuse assessment and evaluation, and/or driver’s license revocation. If your previous DUI was within five years, your...

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