Once again, in an attempt to reduce the number of Oklahoma DUI arrests, AAA Oklahoma is offering their Tipsy Tow service during the hoilday season. For Thanksgiving, the service begins at 6 pm tonight and runs through 2 am Monday morning in the Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, Shawnee, Enid, Muskogee and Bartlesville areas.
Avoid being arrested for driving under the influence by calling 1-800-222-4357. Tipsy Tow will tow you, one passenger, and your vehicle to your residence within 15 miles.
This free service is a great way to avoid the stiff Oklahoma DUI penalties that come with an Oklahoma DUI arrest as a first time DUI arrest without any accidents or injuries carries minimum 10 days up to 1 year in the county jail as well as a fine of up to $1000.00.
John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI Defense Lawyer
Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI Defense Lawyer
Showing posts with label Oklahoma DUI Penalties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oklahoma DUI Penalties. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
What Not To Do When Being Stopped For DUI
You have gone out to the club with a few friends and had a few drinks. Driving home, a police officer lights you up to pull over. What do you do? The worst thing you can do is run. The chances of eluding are slim and the consequences are great. Getting a DUI charge is bad but don't make it worse by adding a felonay eluding charge, possibly injuring someone, or even causing your own death.
Chris Mooneyham, 33, did just that. After an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper noticed Mr. Mooneyham allegedly driving erratically near Interstate 35 and SE 19th Street in Moore, Oklahoma, the unidentified Trooper attempted to stop the suspected drunk driver. Instead of pulling over, the suspected DUI driver attempted to elude the Trooper. At some point, a passenger got out of the vehicle and the Trooper got out of his vehicle to chase the passenger. Mr. Mooneyham allegedly attempted to run over the Trooper. The Trooper fired several shots at the vehicle resulting in Mr. Mooneyham's death at the scene.
The trooper has been placed on paid, routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The crime scene investigators will compile a report and submit their findings to the chief's office.
If you are being arrested for a first time Oklahoma DUI misdemeanor offense, the worst case you are generally looking at is probation and a reduction in the DUI charge to a non DUI charge or a dismissal of your Oklahoma DUI charge. If you attempt to elude and there are other vehicles around, you can be charged with felony eluding which carries prison time. If you attempt to elude and a death results, then you will be charge with felony murder which carries up to life in prison.
If you have been arrested for an Oklahoma DUI, then hire an experienced DUI attorney to protect you, your future, and your license.
John Hunsucker
Oklahoma City DUI Attorney
Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI Attorney
Chris Mooneyham, 33, did just that. After an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper noticed Mr. Mooneyham allegedly driving erratically near Interstate 35 and SE 19th Street in Moore, Oklahoma, the unidentified Trooper attempted to stop the suspected drunk driver. Instead of pulling over, the suspected DUI driver attempted to elude the Trooper. At some point, a passenger got out of the vehicle and the Trooper got out of his vehicle to chase the passenger. Mr. Mooneyham allegedly attempted to run over the Trooper. The Trooper fired several shots at the vehicle resulting in Mr. Mooneyham's death at the scene.
The trooper has been placed on paid, routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The crime scene investigators will compile a report and submit their findings to the chief's office.
If you are being arrested for a first time Oklahoma DUI misdemeanor offense, the worst case you are generally looking at is probation and a reduction in the DUI charge to a non DUI charge or a dismissal of your Oklahoma DUI charge. If you attempt to elude and there are other vehicles around, you can be charged with felony eluding which carries prison time. If you attempt to elude and a death results, then you will be charge with felony murder which carries up to life in prison.
If you have been arrested for an Oklahoma DUI, then hire an experienced DUI attorney to protect you, your future, and your license.
John Hunsucker
Oklahoma City DUI Attorney
Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI Attorney
Monday, May 11, 2009
Oklahoma DUI Penalties
DUI PENALTIES
If you are charged with DUI (driving under the influence) or APC (actual physical control) in Oklahoma, your charge may be filed in either city court or state court. If your charge is filed in city court, the DUI penalties will vary depending on the jurisdiction. Most municipalities have DUI penalties that carry up to 30, 60, or 90 days in the city jail. Oklahoma City and Tulsa municipal courts carry up to 180 days in their jails. The fines in Oklahoma City and Tulsa municipal courts are up to $1200.00. while the other municipal courts carry fines up to $750.00.
If you were charged with DUI or APC in the District (also called the State) Court, then the penalty is set by state statute. A misdemeanor DUI or APC carries 10 days to one year in the county jail and/or up to a $1000.00. State statutes also provide for additional sentencing options to include a victim’s compensation assessment (VCA) of up to $5000.00, community service hours, and installation of an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Although the VCA is mandatory, it is generally under $500.00 and the other sentencing options are not mandatory and may not be required.
If you have had a prior conviction for DUI or APC within the previous ten years from a court of record, you may be charged with a felony. This is explained in more detail in other entries in this blog. If it is your first felony DUI or felony APC, the penalty range is a minimum of one year to a maximum of five years in the state penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $2500.00.
If your charge is your second felony DUI charge (one prior felony DUI/APC conviction), then the punishment range increases to a minimum of one year to a maximum of seven years in the state penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $5000.00. If it is your third felony charge (two prior felony DUI/APC convictions), the punishment range is a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years in the state penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $7500.00.
Even if your case is horrible, there are other options beside jail. Our statutes provide for treatment options, deferred sentences, suspended sentences, community sentencing, and DUI Court programs. Any one or combination of these options can result in no jail time and in some circumstances.....no conviction. Some of these options requires action as soon as possible so it is important to contact Bruce Edge or John Hunsucker as soon as possible so we can form a successful strategy for you.
If you are charged with DUI (driving under the influence) or APC (actual physical control) in Oklahoma, your charge may be filed in either city court or state court. If your charge is filed in city court, the DUI penalties will vary depending on the jurisdiction. Most municipalities have DUI penalties that carry up to 30, 60, or 90 days in the city jail. Oklahoma City and Tulsa municipal courts carry up to 180 days in their jails. The fines in Oklahoma City and Tulsa municipal courts are up to $1200.00. while the other municipal courts carry fines up to $750.00.
If you were charged with DUI or APC in the District (also called the State) Court, then the penalty is set by state statute. A misdemeanor DUI or APC carries 10 days to one year in the county jail and/or up to a $1000.00. State statutes also provide for additional sentencing options to include a victim’s compensation assessment (VCA) of up to $5000.00, community service hours, and installation of an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Although the VCA is mandatory, it is generally under $500.00 and the other sentencing options are not mandatory and may not be required.
If you have had a prior conviction for DUI or APC within the previous ten years from a court of record, you may be charged with a felony. This is explained in more detail in other entries in this blog. If it is your first felony DUI or felony APC, the penalty range is a minimum of one year to a maximum of five years in the state penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $2500.00.
If your charge is your second felony DUI charge (one prior felony DUI/APC conviction), then the punishment range increases to a minimum of one year to a maximum of seven years in the state penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $5000.00. If it is your third felony charge (two prior felony DUI/APC convictions), the punishment range is a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years in the state penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $7500.00.
Even if your case is horrible, there are other options beside jail. Our statutes provide for treatment options, deferred sentences, suspended sentences, community sentencing, and DUI Court programs. Any one or combination of these options can result in no jail time and in some circumstances.....no conviction. Some of these options requires action as soon as possible so it is important to contact Bruce Edge or John Hunsucker as soon as possible so we can form a successful strategy for you.
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