Do I Have the Right to a Jury Trial for a DUI Charge?

In Oklahoma, people charged with DUI felonies and misdemeanors have the right to a jury trial. The number of jury members varies, however, depending on the charge. You should understand when you have the right to a jury and when you might want a bench trial (in front of only a judge) instead. The Oklahoma Constitution states that the right to a trial by jury is “inviolate,” except in civil cases where the amount in controversy is $1,500 or less or in criminal cases with potential fines of $1,500 or less. Oklahoma Constitution, Section II-19. In criminal cases in which the...

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