Have you or a loved one received charges for a DUI? Our skilled Claremore DUI attorneys can help you avoid jail/prison time and paying excessive penalties.  Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is a criminal offense. You receive charges of a DUI if you operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.  Similarly, you receive the same charges with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08% or greater. Depending on the nature of the arrest, you may receive misdemeanor or felony charges.

Our DUI attorneys aggressively defend our clients to keep them out of jail. We understand how field sobriety tests work.  Further, we understand how they are used against our clients by the prosecutor to establish guilt. We assert all viable defenses possible to protect and preserve our client’s innocence.

Collectively, our Claremore DUI attorneys have handled hundreds of DUI cases resulting in numerous victories such as case dismissals, reasonable plea bargains, elimination of jail time, and reduced probation terms.

Overview of Rogers County DUI Arrest:

If a police officer believes that you are driving while intoxicated, he/she will conduct field sobriety tests. Prior to the police officer pulling you over, he/she will observe your driving to see if you have possibly violated any traffic laws (reasonable suspicion to detain you). Upon stopping your vehicle, the officer will ask for your driver’s license and vehicle registration.  Additionally, he/she asks questions to determine if you are possibly driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

Next, depending on the responses you provide, the officer will request for you to perform three primary field sobriety tests: one-leg stand, the walk and turn, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test.

The officer will also observe your bodily activity throughout the test examination. If you fail any of the tests, the police officer may request for you to take a roadside breathalyzer test to determine your BAC, or take you into custody to conduct further testing at the police station.

At the police station, the officer will request for you to take one of three chemical tests.  These are: urine, blood, or breath sample. If you fail the chemical test, you will be arrested for a DUI.

Criminal Penalties For Drunk Driving Rogers County:

The criminal penalties and sentencing you incur depend on whether you receive a misdemeanor or felony DUI charge. Also, if you receive charges on a second or third DUI offense, you may be subject to prolonged sentencing and fines.

Typically, most people have to attend alcohol related treatment programs and are subject to probation as a result of a first offense DUI conviction. Monetary penalties and fines can range anywhere between $500 to $1000.

If convicted of a second offense, the defendant may have to serve a limited jail sentence. Contact our attorneys if you have repeat drunk driving offenses.

Oklahoma Driver’s License Suspension:

In addition to the criminal charges and penalties you may incur for your DUI, there are also civil administrative penalties that you will have to address such as the possible suspension or revocation of your driver’s license.  Depending on the nature of the criminal charges, you may be provided with a temporary permit to continue driving pending the results of your criminal trial.

If you refuse a roadside breathalyzer test, your driver’s license automatically suspends for a specified period of time. You can challenge the suspension with a hearing conducted by an administrative law judge.

Contact our Claremore DUI Attorneys:

Our criminal defenses attorneys are here to help you avoid the serious criminal repercussions you face for being charged with drinking and driving. Contact us to schedule a consultation to speak with our Claremore DUI attorneys to discuss the possible legal options you have in defending the charges filed against you.