5 Trick Questions Police Ask During DUI Stops in Oklahoma
You get pulled over. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. The officer walks up and starts asking what sound like harmless questions. What most drivers don’t realize is this: every word you say is being used to build a DUI case against you—even if you haven’t been…
Can You Refuse a DUI Test in Oklahoma? What Really Happens If You Say No
If you’ve ever been pulled over and asked to take a DUI test, you’ve probably heard a lot of advice—most of it wrong. “Don’t blow. They can’t prove anything.”“Chew a mint.”“Just refuse and you’ll be fine.” Those ideas sound clever at midnight in a booth with nachos. They fall apart…
Field Sobriety Tests in Oklahoma DUI Cases: Why You Should Never Take Them
The Truth About Field Sobriety Tests A field sobriety test consists of three pieces, which are conducted on the side of the road by law enforcement to evaluate whether you have signs of intoxication. From a defense attorney’s perspective, it’s never in your interest to take a field sobriety test….
What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Oklahoma: Understanding Your Criminal and Civil Cases
Your DUI Arrest Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty Just because you got arrested for DUI doesn’t mean you’re guilty. In the State of Oklahoma, the government has the burden of proof that you are, in fact, guilty of your DUI charge. Understanding what happens after your arrest and how to protect…
Field Sobriety Tests: Why You Can (and Should) Refuse Them in Oklahoma
Oklahoma law does not require you to perform field sobriety tests during a traffic stop, and refusing these voluntary roadside exercises protects you from providing subjective evidence that prosecutors will use against you in court. Understanding the critical difference between voluntary field sobriety tests and mandatory chemical testing helps you…
Oklahoma SB 54 Explained: How the New DUI Law Turns First Offenses Into Felonies
Oklahoma SB 54 Explained: How the New DUI Law Turns First Offenses Into Felonies Oklahoma lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), a major change to our state’s DUI laws that takes effect on November 1, 2025. This new law expands the circumstances where a first-time DUI can be…
Oklahoma DUI Penalties: What You Need to Know
Oklahoma DUI Penalties: What You Need to Know Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma is a stressful and life-changing experience. One of the first questions most people ask is: “Will I go to jail, and what penalties am I facing?” The truth is, Oklahoma DUI penalties…
Can Text Messages Be Used Against You in a Marijuana Trafficking Case?
Nearly anything can be used against you in a marijuana trafficking case, so if you’ve been pulled up on a charge for trafficking, you need to talk with a drug crime lawyer immediately. Choose someone who has experience here in the Oklahoma City area to have the best chance at…