Reader’s Question:

My sister was caught drunk driving. She failed all the tests that the police officer asked her to do. She has been charged with DUI here in Oklahoma. There was no accident involved when she was arrested. Should we hire a lawyer and can the charges against her be dropped if there was no accident caused by DUI?

Karen

Edmond, OK

DUI or driving under influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense and therefore, punishable in the court of law. The punishment depends upon the gravity of the offense and the condition of the accused at that time.

DUI may seem like a small offense when there was no harm caused to any third party, but it is actually not. In your sister’s case, even if there was no case of injury or harm to anyone, a court of law can decide to punish the offender, depending upon the blood alcohol count, as well as her condition and behavior at the time of the arrest.

In such situation, your sister will need the assistance of an Oklahoma DUI lawyer. She should never make the mistake of skipping hiring a lawyer in the hope of saving some money. It is also equally important that she does not compromise on the quality of the lawyer that she chooses to represent her. If she did that, she might end up spending more money in the long run. She has to choose a lawyer who is knowledgeable, experienced and approachable.

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