DUI

A felony DUI conviction carries serious legal consequences. One of the biggest concerns for individuals with a felony DUI is how it will affect future employment. Understanding the challenges that come with this conviction can help individuals make informed decisions. Employment background checks Many employers run background checks on job applicants. This is especially true for positions involving trust, security, or financial responsibilities….

It only takes one instance of drunk driving to lead to a DUI. Sometimes, Oklahoma law enforcement uses breathalyzers to make DUI-related determinations. However, you can challenge a breathalyzer’s results in court. Challenging a breathalyzer On the surface, breathalyzers look like fully functional devices. But they’re not always reliable. There have been numerous cases won when breathalyzers produced inaccurate results. For example, one…

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense with severe legal and professional consequences. For Oklahoma nurses, a DUI conviction can have far-reaching impacts on their nursing license, employment, and reputation. Professional consequences Nurses are held to high professional standards, and a DUI conviction can put their nursing license in jeopardy. Nursing regulatory bodies may view DUI as a violation of…

Not all DUI charges in Oklahoma end up going to court. Many drunk driving cases are thrown out due to insufficient evidence or illegal searches. If your DUI charge is based on the results of a breath test, there’s a chance this evidence could be challenged. Breath tests are unreliable Evidence from breath tests is sometimes thrown out due to questions about the…

Drunk driving remains a serious offense in the state of Oklahoma. Per the Center for Disease Control statistics, 2,205 people died in drunk driving-related accidents between 2003 and 2012 in the Sooner State. When someone ends up pulled over for suspicion of a DUI, the subsequent evidence recovered will affect the strength of the prosecution’s case. Hiring a DUI attorney might prove beneficial to…