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

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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Challenging Municipal Court Charges in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Challenging Municipal Court Charges in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sometimes Oklahomans are charged with drug or driving under the influence crimes in municipal court, instead of state court. Challenging municipal criminal charges can be a little different than state criminal charges. Why Is Municipal Court Different? Municipal court is different mostly because municipal court judges follow different laws than state court judges. Some major cities in Oklahoma have a different set of laws covering violations such as disturbing the peace, drug possession, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or drunk and disorderly. Sometimes the penalties for violating these laws are lighter than in state court. Was I Charged in State...

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I Lied to My Lawyer – Now What?

I Lied to My Lawyer – Now What?

So you lied to your lawyer. You told your lawyer that you did not stop at a bar on your way home from work, or you forgot to mention that you finished a bottle of whiskey before leaving the house. What should you do? Lawyers wish that clients would own up to their lies immediately – or at least before they step into a courtroom. The problem with lies is that they lead to more lies. Lies to your lawyer do not allow the lawyer to prepare adequately for defending you and limit your chances of success. Imagine a DUI client who...

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