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Oklahoma City DUI Lawyers

1. Musser, Kouri, Bentwood & Grant: Criminal Law Unlike civil law, which involves private law suits between two or more private entities, Criminal Law Attorneys represent clients who are being prosecuted by the state or federal government for an act that has been classified as a crime. With the exception of strict liability crimes, most crimes consist of three elements: an act (actus reus), a mental state (mens rea) and the intent to do social harm. Crimes are classified as misdemeanors--less serious offenses that are normally punishable by a fine like some traffic violations, petty theft, or possession of a small amount of marijuana, and felonies--more serious offenses that warrant imprisonment of one or more years, such as rape, grand theft, assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, or homicide/murder. In criminal law, the suit is initiated by the state or federal government through a prosecutor rather than being initiated by the victim, as it is in civil law. Plaintiffs in a civil law suit only need to show by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant is 51% or more liable (responsible) for the damages. But, the prosecutor in a criminal law case has to prove to the judge or jury "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged. You are innocent until you are proven guilty. An experienced Criminal Law Attorney may think that the evidence against you is not enough to prove that you are guilty.
2. Murphy, Andrew: CRIMINAL LAW: FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS DRUNK DRIVING TICKETS AND DMV HEARINGS
3. Williams & High: Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Probation Violation White Collar Fraud Assault and Battery Embezzlement from an Employer DUI/DWI Bad Checks Child Abuse Sexual Assault Capital Murder Juvenile Law Child Custody Assault and Battery Homicide and Murder Delinquent Juvenile Law Rape Burglary Robbery DWI/DUI Probation
4. Silvernail, Jay: Criminal defense Felonies and misdemeanors Drug charges Search & Seizure DUI / DWI / APC Weapons Charges Homicide Burglaries
5. Shawareb, Tamer: DUI / DWI Bad checks Drug charges Larceny / burglary Domestic violence
6. Franklin Law Firm: Homicide Robbery Burglary Drug offenses and more
7. Robbins, Michael: Lawyer C Michael Robbins Provides Criminal Defense: Conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can lead to serious penalties including fines, driver's license suspension and jail time. An experienced attorney may be able to challenge the evidence presented against you and can effectively assert your rights in court. * Investigate the facts of your DUI arrest and challenge any evidence that was illegally obtained against you * Review police documents and other evidence to build a compelling case in your defense and to minimize charges against you * Aggressive advocacy to minimize penalties associated with DUI arrest and drunk driving charges * Protect the rights of my clients charged with DUI/DWI in administrative hearings involving questions of revocation or suspension of professional licensure * Pursue reinstatement procedures for temporary, work and limited licensing when driver's licenses are revoked due to charges of drunk driving * Defend individuals in any related matters including associated criminal charges such as vehicular manslaughter, property damage, driving on a suspended license or drug possession
8. Davis, Kelly: Criminal Law Personal Injury Family Law Juvenile Law
9. Slain & Phillips & Bailey: Traffic and DUI charges Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driving While Impaired (DWI) Actual Physical Control (APC) Drug Crimes and Offenses Trafficking Possession for sale Manufacturing Distribution Cultivation Possession for personal use Possession of Drug Paraphernalia White Collar Crimes & Fraud Criminal Defense in Oklahoma Oklahoma Sex Crimes including rape charges, lewd acts, child pornography, indecent exposure and internet sex crimes. Criminal Defense of Weapons, Guns & Violent Crimes Oklahoma Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
10. Phillips, Shane: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Impaired (DWI), and Actual Physical Control (APC) are serious alcohol related offenses that can result in criminal and civil penalties in Oklahoma, including jail time, steep fines, and losing your driverŐs license. If you have been arrested for DUI, DWI, or APC, YOU ONLY HAVE 15 DAYS TO SAVE YOUR OKLAHOMA LICENSE. What is Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Oklahoma operates under what is called implied consent law which means that if you are pulled over for a DUI you agree to a breath, blood or chemical test to determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you do not agree with taking one of more of these tests, the police officer may seize your driverŐs license and you will be scheduled to appear in court for a hearing. Oklahoma law, specifically 47 O.S. 11-902(a), provides four ways that a person may be charged with DUI: driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs, or driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .08 or higher. The penalties for an Oklahoma DUI If you have had any prior DUI or DWI arrests in Oklahoma, the state may suspend your driverŐs license for a period of 180 days and /or up to 3 years for refusing to take one of these tests. * Up to 7 Years in Prison * Up to $5,000 Fine * Loss of Driver's License * Alcoholic Assessment and Classes * Ignition Interlock Device * Up to 240 Hours of Community Service
11. Mazaheri Law Firm: In Oklahoma, an arrest can take place if a person is intoxicated above the legal limit of .08% BAC or .02% BAC if under the age of 21. Below is a list of possible penalties that may follow your arrest including fines, assessments, court costs, and jail time. If you are arrested for a Misdemeanor DUI you may be subject to the following penalties: * Jail time * Fines of up to $1,000, plus additional fees including probation and court costs * License suspension * Alcohol education treatment * Community service If you are arrested for a 1st Time Felony DUI you may be subject to the following penalties: * Jail time * Fines of up to $2,500, plus additional fees including probation and court costs * License suspension * Alcohol education treatment * Community service If you are arrested for a 2nd Time Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI you may be subject to the following penalties: * Jail time * Fines of up to $5,000, plus additional fees including probation and court costs * License suspension * Alcohol education treatment * Community service * Felony conviction * Ignition interlock device * Up to 5 years probation That's why it's important to find a lawyer that's on your side. Expungements After your criminal record has been tainted, how can you get your criminal record erased from public record? Expungement. Expungement is a legal term for post-conviction relief that operates to improve a person's criminal record. Most importantly, expungement is used for employment purposes where a job application may ask for disclosure, hampering possible opportunities. Benefits of having a Misdemeanor or Felony Expunged * Tell employers that you were not convicted of a crime * Become eligible for some professional licenses
12. Scott & Landes: * DUI / DWI * Traffic Violations * Juvenile Crimes * Drug violations * Parole and probation violations * VPO (Victim Protective Orders) * White collar crimes
13. Hudson Law Office: Drug charges like trafficking and possession involving methamphetamines (meth), marijuana, prescription drugs like Zanax and OxyContin, cocaine, etc. á DUI (also known as DWI or drunk driving) á Violent crimes like assault and battery, manslaughter, and murder á Sex crimes such as solicitation, sexual assault, rape, and child molestation á Property crimes like theft, burglary, and knowingly concealing stolen property á Probation violations like applications to accelerate and applications to revoke á All other state felonies and misdemeanors
14. Stratton, Bryan: * DUI / DWI * Drug charges * Domestic abuse * Assault and battery * Burglary * Embezzlement / White collar crime * Rape * Murder * Juvenile crimes * Forfeitures
15. Combs, Roland: * Foreclosure defense * Tax matters * Estate planning, including wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney * Probate * Family law, including child custody and adoption * Chapters 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy * Criminal defense, such as drug crimes, drug trafficking cases and revocations
16. Ogle Law Office: You have 15 days to request a hearing. If you have been charged with DUI in Oklahoma, you can request an administrative review of the matter.
17. Women's & Children's Law Center: Remember...you are innocent until proven guilty. If you feel you have been unjustly charged, fight back. On the other hand, if you have committed a crime, sometimes it is in your best interests to plead guilty and accept a plea agreement from prosecutors. What is the best way to proceed? How do you know what to do? That is where having an experienced Oklahoma criminal defense attorney comes in. * DUI * Drug charges like marijuana possession, meth possession, crack/cocaine possession, possession of ecstasy (or other "recreational" or prescription drugs like Xanax, Percocet, Valium or OxyContin), general drug possession, drug dealing/distribution, intent to distribute, drug trafficking and meth manufacturing * Theft, burglary, robbery, shoplifting * Firearms possession * Assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous or deadly weapon * Murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, vehicular homicide * Domestic violence, spousal abuse, domestic abuse * Fraud, embezzlement, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, white-collar crime Investigations and the Actions of Law Enforcement Officers Rarely are cases investigated with the care and amount of resources as portrayed on police dramas such as "CSI," "Bones" or "Law and Order." The reality is, police departments depend on tax dollars and matching funds from federal agencies. As a result, police departments don't always have the financial resources or manpower necessary to track down every lead, conduct a thorough forensic analysis of all evidence, collect that evidence with due care, or pursue alternative suspects. Consequently, corners are often cut in a rush towards judgment and a push for conviction that plays well to the voting public but can tragically impair a defendant's constitutional rights.
18. Langer Law Firm: In Oklahoma, an alcohol related driving offense is a serious offense. There are two parts to every case. The first part is the criminal case. In the Oklahoma City area, these charges can be made against a driver in Oklahoma County District Court as well as municipal courts, such as Oklahoma City Municipal Court. The second part is the civil case, which takes place before the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
19. Welch, Josh: Automobile Accidents and Injuries Criminal Defense Criminal Law Driving While Intoxicated Drug Crimes Felonies Personal Injury Wrongful Death
20. Gile, Merle: If you have been accused of a crime, the decisions you make now can literally affect the rest of your life. The strength of your defense should be assessed by an attorney who fully understands the unique facts of your case and who knows how the law applies to your circumstances. Only then can you make the critical decisions that will affect your future. "DUI" stands for Driving under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for at least 7 years; it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities. However, if someone was injured as a result of the drunken driving accident, it is possible the defendant will be charged with a felony (and if the victim dies, the driver may be charged with vehicular manslaughter). Further, a DUI conviction will likely be raised to a felony if it is the driver's second DUI conviction or the driver has had a prior DUI conviction within 10-years of the new charge.
21. Ogle Law Office: You have 15 days to request a hearing. If you have been charged with DUI in Oklahoma, you can request an administrative review of the matter.
22. Daniels, Christopher: Nine Things to Remember About a DUI * You don't have to be drunk to get a DUI. * Just because you are charged with drunk driving doesn't mean you are guilty. * A breath test is not always accurate. * Alcohol has no odor. * The human body produces its own alcohol which can alter the results of a breathalyzer. * A field sobriety test does not measure your blood alcohol level (BAC) - it measures your ability to touch your nose and stand on one foot. * A DUI charge is seen as a serious criminal offense. * A DUI conviction can carry stiff penalties, including suspended drivers license, large fines, loss of license, mandatory prison time and more. * With the help of an experienced DUI attorney, it is very possible to win a DUI case. Have You Been Charged With DUI? If you have been charged with drunk driving, it is critical that you work with an attorney who focuses on DUI defense. There is too much at stake to risk working with a one-size-fits-all lawyer who only dabbles in DUI law.
23. Crawford, Elliott: Alcohol-related offenses are among the most common in the State of Oklahoma. The legal consequences for these offenses can be devastating and life-altering (imprisonment, fines, loss of driverŐs license, loss of employment, increase in insurance premiums, etc.). The following is a list of the five (5) most common alcohol offenses (the penalties of which vary depending on prior offenses): (1) Driving Under the Influence (DUI): This offense occurs when you are stopped for driving and you are either a. Under the influence of drugs or alcohol OR b. Your breath/blood test registers .08% breath/blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or higher OR c. Your breath/blood test registers .02% BAC or higher (if under 21 years of age) OR d. You refuse the breath/blood test Punishment: 1. District Court: Fines up to $1,000.00 and/or one (1) year in county jail. 2. OKC Municipal Court: Fines up to $1,200.00 and/or six (6) months in county jail. (2) Aggravated DUI: This occurs when you are stopped for driving and your breath/blood test registers .15% BAC or higher. Punishment: If convicted, the offender faces up to one (1) year in county jail and/or fines up to $1,000. In addition, itŐs mandatory that ALL offenders (applies to first offenders): o Complete an in-patient alcohol treatment program for a minimum period of twenty-eight (28) days, o Complete a one (1) year aftercare probation period, o Perform 480 hours of community service, and o Install an interlock device on all vehicles for a minimum of thirty (30) days. (3) Driving While Impaired (DWI): You may be convicted of DWI if you are stopped for driving and your alcohol level is more than .05% but less than .08% BAC. Punishment: 1. District Court: Fines up to $500.00 and/or six (6) months in county jail and courts costs and an alcohol assessment fee. 2. OKC Municipal Court: Fines up to $1,200.00 and/or six (6) months in county jail and court costs and fees. (4) Actual Physical Control (APC): If you are merely in a vehicle and under the influence you may be charged with APC. Punishment: 1. District Court: Fines up to $1,000.00 and/or one (1) year in county jail. 2. OKC Municipal Court: Fines up to $1,200.00 and/or six (6) months in county jail. (5) Consumption/Possession of Alcohol by Minor (CPABM): This offense occurs if you are under twenty-one (21) years of age and consume or possess an alcoholic beverage. Punishment: o Revocation of driverŐs license up to six (6) months: Any infraction relating to the possession, use, consumption, or purchase of any alcoholic beverage by a minor may result in the revocation of the minorŐs driverŐs license. o Alcohol Assessment o Fines up to $300.00 o Perform up to thirty (30) hours of community service The DriverŐs License Case We all depend upon our driverŐs license for transportation and, for certain occupations, to make a living. Thus, an arrest and/or conviction for an alcohol offense can make life very difficult. If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, APC, or CPABM, you face the revocation of your driverŐs license (in addition to the criminal case). The Department of Public Safety may revoke your driverŐs license for a period of six (6) months to three (3) years if: * Your test registers .08% BAC or higher (or .02% BAC or higher if under 21) OR * You refuse the test In order to contest the revocation of your driverŐs license, you MUST request a hearing before the Department of Public Safety within fifteen (15) days of your arrest. If you fail to request this hearing, your license will be automatically suspended thirty (30) days after your arrest and you forfeit your opportunity to contest the revocation.
24. Stratton, John: An arrest in Oklahoma for Driving Under the Influence actually initiates two separate case: (1) an Oklahoma DUI Criminal case and (2) a civil action against the alleged offenders driving privileges. If you are arrested for DWI, DUI or APC (actual physical control) in Oklahoma you have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the Department of Public Safety. DUI punishment in Oklahoma for people with previous drunk driving convictions will increase significantly regarding both the court case and the impact on the offenders driver's license. It is possible for a multiple offender to faces fines of up to $5,000 and a jail sentence of up to 10 years. APC means being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. APC does not require that the vehicle was being driven, it only requires that it could have been driven. DWI is driving while impaired (by alcohol or drugs). In Oklahoma that means having an alcohol level below .08%. While still a serious charge, the penalty is lesser than a DUI charge.
25. Parr, Douglas: If a driver receives a ticket for a speed violation, the driver may challenge the ticket. Often times, a speeding ticket is the result of an officer using a device known as a radar gun. The radar gun is a device that officers use to determine the exact speed that the driver is traveling at a certain point.
26. Kelly, Ronald: Expunging Criminal Records Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 22 ĺ¤991c & ĺ¤18 & 19 Section 18. Expungement of Criminal Records Persons authorized to file a motion for expungement, as provided herein, must be within one of the following categories: 1. The person has been acquitted; 2. The conviction was reversed with instructions to dismiss by an appellate court of competent jurisdiction, or an appellate court of competent jurisdiction reversed the conviction and the district attorney subsequently dismissed the charge; 3. The factual innocence of the person was established by the use of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence subsequent to conviction; 4. The person was arrested and no charges of any type, including charges for an offense different than that for which the person was originally arrested are filed or charges are dismissed within one (1) year of the arrest, or all charges are dismissed on the merits; 5. The statute of limitations on the offense had expired and no charges were filed; 6. The person was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time the offense was committed and the person has received a full pardon for the offense; 7. The offense was a misdemeanor, the person has not been convicted of any other misdemeanor or felony, no felony or misdemeanor charges are pending against the person, and at least ten (10) years have passed since the judgment was entered; 8. The offense was a nonviolent felony, as defined in Section 571 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the person has received a full pardon for the offense, the person has not been convicted of any other misdemeanor or felony, no felony or misdemeanor charges are pending against the person, and at least ten (10) years have passed since the conviction; or 9. The person has been charged or arrested or is the subject of an arrest warrant for a crime that was committed by another person who has appropriated or used the person's name or other identification without the person's consent or authorization. For purposes of this act, "expungement" shall mean the sealing of criminal records. Records expunged pursuant to paragraph 9 of this section shall be sealed to the public but not to law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes. Section 991c. Deferred Sentence. A. Upon a verdict or plea of guilty or upon a plea of nolo contendere, but before a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the defendant, defer further proceedings upon the specific conditions prescribed by the court not to exceed a five-year period. The court shall first consider restitution among the various conditions it may prescribe. Section 19. Procedure for Sealing Records. A. Any person qualified under Section 18 of this title may petition the district court of the district in which the arrest information pertaining to the person is located for the sealing of all or any part of the record, except basic identification information. B. Upon the filing of a petition or entering of a court order, the court shall set a date for a hearing and shall provide thirty (30) days of notice of the hearing to the district attorney, the arresting agency, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and any other person or agency whom the court has reason to believe may have relevant information related to the sealing of such record. C. Upon a finding that the harm to privacy of the person in interest or dangers of unwarranted adverse consequences outweigh the public interest in retaining the records, the court may order such records, or any part thereof except basic identification information, to be sealed. If the court finds that neither sealing of the records nor maintaining of the records unsealed by the agency would serve the ends of justice, the court may enter an appropriate order limiting access to such records.
27. Reynolds, Joe: Drinking and driving is one area of law, where hiring an experienced attorney can have a significant impact your case. There are cases that can and will be dismissed completely (i.e. as though it never happened) simply because new case law has rendered a particular law or procedure (often times created by zealous politicians in the legislature who do NOT necessarily know consitutional case law) invalid and unenforceable. But if you do not make your motion to dismiss properly and in a way that lets the prosecutor know it could be taken up successfully on appeal, you will be ignored.
28. Robey-Harcourt, Carla: Defense of a DWI or DUI will often require the utilization of experts. It may also require a significant amount of time and resources.
29. Chad Moody: You have been charged with a crime. What now? You want to protect your future, stay out of jail, keep your record clean, and avoid fines if at all possible. Enlisting a criminal defense lawyer may be your next step, but which one should you choose? DUI You do not want to get a DUI in Oklahoma. Our state has rather strict penalties for the crime and you can even be arrested and charged for having a BAC as low as 0.05%, meaning a few cocktails might just be enough to land you with DWI charges. If you have been charged with a DUI or a DWI, please contact an Oklahoma City DUI attorney as soon as possible. From the time you are arrested to the time you are convicted, the police officers and prosecution in your case will try to convince you that you are irrefutably guilty. They will tell you that failing a breathalyzer and a field sobriety test are more than enough proof to show you were a reckless danger to others on the road. If you failed to take these tests, they will claim this means that you were aware of your guilt and were working to hide it. The reality is that these tests are inaccurate and unreliable. Your Oklahoma City criminal lawyer will help demonstrate that field sobriety tests are inaccurate over 10% of the time, that breathalyzers have numerous faults and that even blood tests can be compromised It is of the utmost importance that you hire a skilled Oklahoma City criminal attorney because our stateŐs DUI punishments are so severe. Even a first time sentence can leave you in jail for a year, paying $1000 in fines and facing 180 day long license suspension. A second DUI conviction is a felony charge that can leave you in prison for up to 5 years and paying $2500 in fines. Even if your BAC was between 0.05% and 0.07%, you can be charged with a DWI and face six months in jail and 30 days of license suspension.
30. Mark Blasdel: In such difficult situations, you take a tremendous risk if you donŐt have solid legal counsel and representation at your side.