Rogers County DUI crimes are charged as either a felony or misdemeanor depending on your past. On June 8, 2017 the Oklahoma Governor approved Senate Bill 643. This essentially makes it mandatory for anyone receiving a conviction of Driving under the Influence (DUI) to have an interlocking ignition device put in their vehicle. Previously, only aggravated DUIs or repeat offenders had to have the interlocking devices. However, the new bill requires every person with any sort of DUI to have the devices. This article will explain more on the Oklahoma Laws and how they relate to ROgers County DUI crimes.
DUI Laws in Oklahoma
To find Oklahoma’s laws regarding this offense, you must look under Title 47 O.S. § 11-902. First this explains the limits of Blood-Alcohol Content (BAC) levels. A 0.08 BAC, or having Schedule I drugs in your system (even if a prescription), while operating a motor vehicle is a DUI offense. This is especially true if you are in a public area. Simply having your vehicle parked in a public lot and sitting in the driver’s seat with your keys could be an offense. This is why it is recommended that if you “sleep it off” you do so in the passenger seat without your keys in reach. Finally, if your BAC is 0.15, then you are subject to aggravated DUI offenses.
Non-aggravated DUI Offenses
Oklahoma’s penal system varies depending on the severity of the offense. For first offense Rogers County DUI crimes , while now requiring an ignition lock system, it is still a misdemeanor. You will be subject to fines around $1,000 plus court fees and possible jail time. Charges beyond a first offense are felonies. All offenses require some sort of assessment and evaluation. This determines if you have alcohol or drug dependence. Further, it is at your expense.
The graduated system of penalties is as follows:
2nd DUI: fines of $2,5000, 1-5 years imprisonment, and 240 hours minimum of community service, plus any reparations to victims.
3rd DUI: fines around $5,000, up to 10 years imprisonment, and minimum of 480 hours community service, plus any reparations to victims.
4th DUI or if death occurs: manslaughter charges, fines reaching $10,000, and up to 20 years imprisonment with financial reparations to victims.
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