Oklahoma Driving Under the Influence Law

In common with many other States, a DUI arrest in Oklahoma will lead to two cases being brought against the defendant, a criminal case and a Department of Public Safety case. If you have been arrested for DUI in Oklahoma, you have only 15 days in order to apply for a hearing at the Department of Public Safety in order to retain your driver's license. It is therefore essential that you contact an Oklahoma DUI lawyer as soon as possible.

Charges for DUI in Oklahoma can be prosecuted either on the basis of Blood Alcohol Concentration, which is currently set at a maximum of 0.08% or through proving impairment through “field sobriety tests”, driving patterns or through the testing of breath, blood or urine. A skilled DUI lawyer will be able to handle each of these situations. If your BAC is recorded as being over 0.15% you will face stiffer penalties.