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11 April
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What If You Do Not Have Your License When You Get a DUI?

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What If You Do Not Have Your License When You Get a DUI?

If you do not have a driver’s license when you are arrested for DUI in Oklahoma, you could face serious penalties. Not only will you be fighting the driving under the influence charges, but also you will likely be charged with driving without a license. Is Driving Without a License a Crime, and What Are the Penalties? Yes, driving without a license in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor crime. You can be imprisoned for 30 days to one year, depending on your situation. The fines also vary from $50.00 to $5,000.00 depending on whether you do not have a license because: You never...

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10 August
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Medical Marijuana and State Question 788: What You Need to Know

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Medical Marijuana and State Question 788: What You Need to Know

Oklahoma’s marijuana laws keep changing, and the constant stream of news about what is new makes it hard to keep up. Here is what you need to know now about State Question 788 and the future of medical marijuana in Oklahoma. Back on June 26, 2018, Oklahoman voters approved State Question 788, which legalizes medical marijuana. With passage of the bill, people who get the signature of a licensed doctor can obtain a license allowing them to use marijuana. The law also permits possession and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal use only. People with licenses can have three ounces or less...

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16 July
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Do You Need Insurance to Get Your License Reinstated After a DUI?

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Do You Need Insurance to Get Your License Reinstated After a DUI?

After you get arrested for suspected DUI, you may have your driving privileges revoked and need to get your license reinstated along with new insurance. If you fail a breathalyzer or blood test, or if you refuse a test, the officer or the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will give you a piece of paper explaining license revocation. This document acts as your driver’s license for 30 days. When that 30 day period expires, the DPS will revoke your driving privileges. For a first offense DUI, the revocation lasts 180 days. You can request an administrative hearing in the first 15...

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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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16 March
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Will Medical Need Excuse Your Possession of Marijuana Charge?

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Will Medical Need Excuse Your Possession of Marijuana Charge?

People find relief from various different medical conditions by using marijuana, whether prescribed by a doctor or obtained by other means. In Oklahoma, marijuana users who treat medical conditions with the plant could face serious criminal charges if found in possession of marijuana or under its influence. New legislation up for a state-wide vote in June 2018 could help them stay out of trouble. Voters will decide State Question 788 on June 26, 2018. If passed, the ballot initiative would legalize the licensed use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal use only. Users would need to obtain a signature from...

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01 January
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Which to Choose: Administrative Hearing or Modified Driver’s License?

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Which to Choose: Administrative Hearing or Modified Driver’s License?

During your arrest on DUI charges, an Oklahoma police officer seized your driver’s license. You still need to drive to get around town, but you are not sure how or if you can get your license back. Do you need to apply for an administrative hearing or request a modified driver’s license? If you want to continue driving, the answer is yes. Administrative Hearing Drivers who have their licenses seized may get them back quickly if they request administrative hearings with the Department of Public Safety. You will receive the police officer’s affidavit regarding the license revocation. If your license was valid...

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17 November
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The Interstate Driver’s License Compact

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The Interstate Driver’s License Compact

Like many other states, Oklahoma has enacted the Interstate Driver’s License Compact. The Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC), 47 O.S. 781 et seq., is an agreement adopted by states who want to exchange information about license suspensions and traffic violations to other states in the U.S. Because each state has its own system for recording and tracking license suspensions and traffic violations, they do not communicate driver’s records to each other unless they have the IDLC in place. The IDLC gives states the power to communicate an out-of-state driver’s offenses to his home state. The home state then may treat the...

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28 August
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Oklahoma Laws on Marijuana

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Oklahoma Laws on Marijuana

Oklahoma laws on marijuana could change dramatically if voters approve State Question 788, which would legalize use of medical marijuana in the state. Currently, possession of any marijuana is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a $1,000 fine and less than one year of imprisonment for a first offense. Penalties increase for subsequent offenses or if you are on probation when you are arrested. Oklahoma made big changes to its drug possession laws that went into effect on July 1, 2017, but charges for marijuana remain a misdemeanor. However, in 2018 voters will consider State Question 788. The question, if approved,...

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12 July
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Choosing the Right DUI Attorney

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Choosing the Right DUI Attorney

Choosing the right DUI attorney may be the difference between freedom or jail time, so take the time to carefully select someone who will help you navigate the legal system. You may feel frantic, stressed, pressed for time, or depressed in the aftermath of a DUI or DWI arrest, but take a step back while you find an attorney. You will want to collect paperwork, meet with attorneys or their staff, and evaluate your options. Collect Paperwork Before you meet with any attorneys, gather relevant paperwork in one place. Find the police report, if you have a copy, your bail papers, other...

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19 June
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What Happens to Your Driver’s License with a DUI Charge

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If you have been charged with or arrested for a DUI, one of your first questions is probably what happens to your driver’s license. In Oklahoma, you may be able to keep your license with restrictions, but you must take action very quickly after you first have contact with the police. Read on to learn more about the effect of a DUI on your driving privileges. First, if you are 21 or older and your breath or blood test shows a 0.08 alcohol concentration or higher, the law enforcement officer arresting you will seize your driver’s license. The same is true...

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