Oklahoma DUI Defense Attorneys
Aggressive DUI Defense Lawyers Representing Cleveland County, McClain County & Oklahoma City
DUI arrests are a frightening and intimidating experience, especially in first offenses. You probably never intended to drive drunk, but now you may face DUI charges that could cost you up to $1,000 in fines and even more in fees, put you in jail for up to a year (or six months in municipal court), and give you a permanent criminal record.
These charges are serious, but a charge is not a conviction. In fact, many people charged with a first-time misdemeanor DUI will never spend a day in jail, especially if they have a strong defense attorney on their side. In any type of DUI, we highly recommend that you seek the services of our DUI defense lawyers at Nichols Law Firm. Two of our attorneys are former prosecutors who use the knowledge gained on the other side of the aisle to effectively negotiate better results for our clients. With exceptional experience and outstanding legal skills, our team can fight to help you seek a favorable outcome.
Connect with Nichols Law Firm at (405) 294-1511 to schedule a case evaluation.
Do You Lose Your License for First DUI in Oklahoma?
Yes, you can lose your license for a first DUI in Oklahoma.
The length of the license suspension will depend on the defendant’s BAC and whether the defendant refused a breathalyzer test.
The defendant will be suspended for six months for a first-time DUI with a BAC of 0.08 or higher. If the defendant refuses a breathalyzer test, the suspension will be 12 months.
The defendant may be eligible for a restricted driver’s license after 30 days of suspension. A restricted driver’s license allows the defendant to drive to work, school, and other essential activities.
It is important to note that the license suspension for a first DUI in Oklahoma is mandatory. Therefore, the defendant cannot avoid the suspension by completing a DUI school or paying a fine.
If you are facing DUI charges in Oklahoma, you must speak with our experienced DUI lawyer to discuss your case and learn more about your options.
Penalties for DUI in Oklahoma
As in all other states, if you are found operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher, you will be arrested for DUI. You can even be arrested for merely sitting in your car with a BAC of .08%, which is called a non-driving DUI or APC (actual physical control) DUI. DUIs also extend to drugged driving, known as DUID (driving under the influence of drugs), which can involve any type of street drug, prescription drug, or even over-the-counter drug that impairs your judgment, motor skills, and reaction time.
First-time DUI misdemeanors carry potential penalties of:
- Jail time up to one year.
- Fines up to $1,000 (fines are doubled if a minor was in the car at the time of the offense).
- Alcohol treatment programs.
- License suspension of up to 180 days.
Second-time felony DUI:
- Minimum of one year, up to 10 years incarceration.
- Fines up to $2,500.
- Now considered a repeat offender.
- License suspension.
- Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device.
Third or subsequent felony DUI offense:
- Minimum sentence of one year, and up to 20 years of incarceration.
- Fines up to $5,000.
- Eight years suspension of license.
You will have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the DPS (Department of Public Safety) to defend your driving privileges. If you fail to do so, your license will be automatically suspended.