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Oklahoma Hardship Drivers’ Licenses: What You Need to Know

Oklahoma Hardship Drivers’ Licenses: What You Need to Know

When your driver’s license gets suspended or revoked because of a DUI arrest or another reason, you may have grounds to get a hardship driver’s license. A hardship driver’s license is called a “modified license” or “hardship permit” by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. It allows you to drive to and from specified places while your regular driving privileges are still suspended. A hardship permit gives you permission to drive only to a few places. You cannot run errands or go visit relatives unless someone else drives. You can drive to a few places specified on the permit, which could...

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After the Court Case: What Next?

After the Court Case: What Next?

You worked hard to fight your DUI charges in court. Maybe you won, or maybe you lost and were found guilty. Maybe you are pursuing an appeal. Whatever the outcome, you may find that your life is very different than before your arrest. Sentencing If you were found guilty, the court will set a date for your sentencing. At the sentencing, the court decides which punishments to impose for your crimes. For example, the law may require a year in jail as a mandatory sentence but leave other punishment up to the court. In DUI cases, the laws often require some length...

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Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea in My DUI Case?

Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea in My DUI Case

You pled guilty to a DUI charge, but now you regret the plea and want to keep fighting. Is it too late to withdraw your plea? If the judge has not accepted your plea or you have not been sentenced, most likely you can still withdraw it easily. If you have been sentenced, you will have a difficult time withdrawing it. Judge has not accepted the plea, or you have not been sentenced If the judge has not accepted your guilty plea, you may withdraw your plea for any reason or no reason. If you have not been sentenced, you may withdraw...

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