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09 May
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Canada’s Strict New Testing Law Indicates Trend of Stronger DUI Enforcement

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Canada’s new law eliminating the reasonable suspicion requirement for BAC testing indicates a general trend of stronger DUI enforcement in North America. While one government official argues that the law is for the common good, opponents see it as a law enforcement overstep. What Does the New Law Do? The new Canadian law permits police officers to detain suspected drunk drivers and demand BAC tests without needing reasonable suspicion of DUI. They can even come to someone’s house and require him or her to take a BAC test – as long as two hours after he or she drove. As one...

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07 May
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Utah’s Strict New BAC Law Indicates Trend of Stronger DUI Enforcement

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Utah’s new law lowering the legal BAC limit from 0.08 to 0.05 indicates a general trend of stronger DUI enforcement in the United States. While Oklahoma’s BAC limit is still 0.08, at least one other state besides Utah has begun cracking down on DUI drivers too. Utah has one of the lowest rates of alcohol-related traffic deaths in the United States, probably due to its strict limits on alcohol purchase and consumption. The state has laws that limit the strength of beer and ban individuals from importing and transporting alcohol into Utah from another state. Utah drunk driving rates, though, remain...

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11 July
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Will a New Oklahoma Law Reduce Defense Costs for Drug Offenders?

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Will a New Oklahoma Law Reduce Defense Costs for Drug Offenders?

As discussed in the previous blog, in late April and early May 2018 the governor of Oklahoma signed quite a few new bills into law that affect criminal sentencing. One of these laws may reduce defense costs for drug offenders. Another may help drug offenders who need treatment more than they need prison time. First, the law known as SB 1021 could lead to reduced costs of criminal defense. When the law goes into effect in late 2018, people who are charged with crimes and have limited finances will be able to receive court-appointed attorneys if they post bail. Currently, anyone...

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09 July
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New Oklahoma Laws Ease Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes

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New Oklahoma Laws Ease Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes

A slew of new Oklahoma laws ease sentences and imprisonment for drug crimes and crimes often charged alongside drug crimes. These laws, all signed by the governor on April 26, 2018, go into effect in late 2018. First, the law known as SB 649 will reduce sentences for repeat drug offenders convicted of possession. Currently, repeat offenders receive harsher sentences because of their previous drug possession offenses. The new law eliminates those sentencing enhancements. Courts now cannot impose longer sentences on defendants because of their previous convictions for possession of controlled dangerous substances. However, people convicted of other drug crimes may...

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26 February
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Will New Liquor Laws in Oklahoma Impact DUI Arrests?

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Will New Liquor Laws in Oklahoma Impact DUI Arrests?

New liquor laws modernizing Oklahoma’s legal restrictions on sale of alcohol will go into effect in 2018. Consumers welcome the new laws, while liquor store owners are wary of reduced sales. The wider availability of alcohol could impact arrest rates for driving under the influence. First, State Question 792 allows grocery and convenience stores to sell wine and strong beer. Before passage of this law, only liquor stores could sell liquor, wine, and beer with more than 3.2% alcohol. Starting on October 1, 2018, grocery stores and convenience stores can sell wine and stronger beer alongside low-alcohol beer. The Retail Liquor Association...

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