Reader’s Question:

My son has just been arrested for DUI in Midwest City, Oklahoma. His lawyer already advised us that the State has a strong case against him. But still, the lawyer is doing everything he can to fight the charge. If my son will be convicted for DUI, what are the penalties involved.

Ola

Midwest City, OK

The criminal penalties associated with driving under the influence can be severe depending on the number of prior offenses and any aggravating circumstances involved in the DUI case. If this is your son’s first offense for DUI in Midwest City, Oklahoma, it is considered a misdemeanor. First DUI offense carries penalties of $1,000 in fines and not less than 10 days and not more than one year in jail. A second offense for DUI in Oklahoma increases the penalties to a fine of not more than $2,500 and jail time of not less than one year and no more than five years.

A felony DUI offense results in fines of not less than $5,000 and jail time of not less than one year and no more than seven years. A third or subsequent DUI offense carries penalties of a fine of not more than $5,000 and jail time of not less than one year and not more than seven years. I hope that the DUI lawyer who represents your son on his DUI case does everything in order for your son to avoid these harsh penalties.

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