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23 May
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Energy Drinks and Drunk Driving in Oklahoma

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Energy drinks – increasingly popular among tired Oklahomans and anyone just needing a boost – pose a risk for drivers in Oklahoma beyond just over-caffeination. These popular drinks do contain much more caffeine than soda, and the high caffeine levels could lead to side effects. And younger people may be more susceptible to the caffeine since they usually have lower tolerance levels than adults. But the combination of caffeine and alcohol could increase the risk for a DUI. How Could Energy Drinks Increase DUI Risk? Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it can depress bodily functions including heart rate and can slow reaction...

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08 November
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Random Breath Testing Devices: What You Need to Know

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Random Breath Testing Devices: What You Need to Know

If you pled guilty to a DUI or took a plea deal, the court may require you to do random breath testing using a special device. The device is similar to a breathalyzer that you use at home or at a probation supervisor’s office. Like an ignition interlock device or alcohol monitoring bracelet, it detects alcohol usage in an effort to stop repeat DUIs. How Does a Random Breath Testing Device Work? These devices are very similar to a breathalyzer, except that they often have identity verification features. For example, some random breath testing devices have voice recognition, facial recognition, or picture...

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23 October
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What Is the Difference Between State and Federal Alcohol Crimes?

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What Is the Difference Between State and Federal Alcohol Crimes?

When you are going through the criminal justice system for the first time, you may be confused about the difference between state and federal crimes. Federal crimes are very different from state crimes for a few reasons. If you are charged with crimes related to alcohol, it is most likely that they are state crimes (with some exceptions). Different Crimes, Different Courts When you are charged with violating a state law, you are accused of committing a state crime. When you are charged with violating a federal law, you are accused of committing a federal crime. People accused of committing state crimes...

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16 October
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How Do Ignition Interlock Devices Work?

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How Do Ignition Interlock Devices Work?

A sentence for driving under the influence may require a driver to use an ignition interlock device. This device is often unfamiliar to people who have never been convicted of a DUI. Before you agree to a plea bargain or begin your sentence, learn what you can expect when using the interlock device. An ignition interlock device resembles a breathalyzer for your car. It has a small tube that you breathe into, connected to an electronic box. When you get the ignition interlock installed, the technician will hook it up to your car’s ignition system. Each time you start the car,...

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05 October
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Alcohol Ankle Monitors: Are They Legal and How Do They Work?

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Alcohol Ankle Monitors: Are They Legal and How Do They Work?

Similar to ignition interlock devices, alcohol ankle monitors help courts keep an eye on people who committed DUIs. You may wonder if they are legal in Oklahoma, and how they work. If an ankle monitor could be part of your DUI sentence, you probably have many questions. Is an alcohol monitoring bracelet legal in Oklahoma? The laws in Oklahoma do not specifically mention alcohol ankle monitors or bracelets. However, use of these devices has become increasingly popular. In the past, the court could order that a person convicted of DUI not consume any alcohol. To enforce the court order, a parole officer...

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20 August
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Oklahoma Alcohol Laws for Underage Drinkers

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Oklahoma Alcohol Laws for Underage Drinkers

Oklahoma has a number of alcohol laws for underage drinkers. If you are under age 21 and planning to drink or charged with an alcohol-related crime, or if you are a parent worried about your child’s drinking, learning about these laws could be very important. Minors Can’t Buy or Possess Alcohol – Even Low-Point Beer Anyone under age 21 cannot purchase alcohol in any public place in the state, even if it is a low-alcohol-content beer or wine cooler. Even being in possession of alcohol in public places is illegal. (37 O.S. §§ 241, 163.2(1).) This means if a minor is sitting...

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18 July
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Over-Serving Alcohol: Is It a Crime in Oklahoma?

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Over-Serving Alcohol: Is It a Crime in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, over-serving alcohol to intoxicated people is a crime that could result in felony charges. Law enforcement and prosecutors charge bartenders with this crime fairly frequently. Often charges result when an intoxicated person leaves the bar and drives drunk or is hit by cars. Currently, two different Oklahoma laws prohibit over-serving. One law makes it a misdemeanor for retail establishments that can sell low-point beer (beer with a low alcohol content) to knowingly and willfully sell low-point beer to an intoxicated person. 37 O.S. § 37-247. Agents and employees of the retail establishment can be prosecuted, as well as the...

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

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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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10 July
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The “Intoxicating Substance” in Oklahoma

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The “Intoxicating Substance” in Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s laws against drunk driving also prohibit driving under the influence of any intoxicating or controlled substance. In this article, learn what these substances are and why driving while using them is akin to driving while using alcohol. Oklahomans using any amount of a Schedule I controlled substance while operating a motor vehicle can be charged with a crime. 47 O.S. § 11-902(A)(3). Some examples of controlled substances are: opiates, LSD, marijuana, amphetamines, heroin, codeine, and more. 63 O.S. § 2-204. Notably, Oklahoma just amended its definition of marijuana to exclude federally approved cannabidiol (CBD) drugs or substances. Oklahoma H.B. 1559...

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