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The Oklahoma Aggravated DUI

The Oklahoma Aggravated DUI

Oklahoma law includes a criminal charge for aggravated driving under the influence, which carries additional penalties and fines to a standard DUI charge. You may be charged with an aggravated DUI if your breath or blood test shows a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more. Like the standard DUI charge, aggravated DUI is a misdemeanor punishable by ten days to one year in jail for a first offense and a fine of up to $1,000 if the case is pursued in state court. 47 O.S. § 11-902(C). In addition, a person convicted of an aggravated DUI will be sentenced to...

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DUI Manslaughter: The Consequences

DUI Manslaughter: The Consequences

There is no way around it – killing another person while driving is a very serious crime. If you are in the difficult position of being arrested after hitting someone with your car, you are probably scared about the road ahead. Learning about the charges and sentence you may face should be one of your first steps. In Oklahoma, if you were allegedly driving while intoxicated when you caused the death of another person, you will most likely be charged with first degree manslaughter in addition to DUI charges. Another possible charge is negligent homicide, which requires the prosecutor to show...

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