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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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Fines for Driving Under the Influence in Oklahoma

Fines for Driving Under the Influence in Oklahoma

In addition to possible jail time, drivers convicted of driving under the influence in Oklahoma face substantial fines. The fines vary depending on which crime a driver is sentenced with, and there are additional costs as well. If a driver has no prior DUIs on his record, he can expect that the court will require him to pay up to $1,000 in fines. Drivers with prior DUIs pay increasingly larger fines. The amount of the fines vary based on which court hears your case. The rules differ in municipal court and state court in Oklahoma. In state court, every driver who...

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