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“Breath Test”

Does Oklahoma DUI Law Require a Specialized DUI Lawyer?

Reader’s Question:
My boyfriend and I just moved here in Oklahoma because his job requires him to live in this state. Though he hasn’t been arrested for DUI, I just need to know a few things about it because my boyfriend has a habit of drinking and driving. Does the DUI law here have special decree [...]

How Reliable Is The DUI Breath Test?

Reader’s Question:
My brother failed the DUI breath test on his DUI arrest in North Oklahoma. How reliable is the breath test in determining the driver’s blood alcohol level?
Hugo
North Cleveland, OK
The answer to your question, Hugo is extremely long and the subject of great debate. Breath tests are used by law enforcement officers for its ease [...]

What Is An Aggravated DUI In Oklahoma?

Reader’s Question:
I know someone who has been charged with an aggravated DUI here in Oklahoma. What is the difference between an aggravated DUI case and an ordinary DUI case? Can an aggravated DUI case be tried in the municipal court and are the penalties harsher?
Sam
East Canadian, OK
An aggravated DUI is a DUI case wherein the [...]

DUI Breath Test Result Explained

Reader’s Question:
My cousin was arrested for DUI in Oklahoma and the breath test result when she was arrested was different when she was tested at the police station. Does this really happen in breath testing, how can this be explained?
Carmi
Midwest City, OK
Yes, this has already happened in countless DUI cases. Any driver who is suspected [...]

Is It Possible To Exclude Breath Test In Oklahoma DUI Trial?

Reader’s Question:
My brother-in-law was charged with DUI in Norman, Oklahoma and he blew over the limit. I heard that so many people question the reliability of the breath test results. How can the results of the breath test be excluded from the DUI court case trial?
Fynn
Norman, OK
Every state actually has rules and regulations concerning the [...]