In Wagoner, Oklahoma it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08% or higher. The penalties for driving under the influence increase with each offense, especially once someone has been charged with a third DUI offense in Oklahoma.
Basic DUI Information
Depending on a number of factors, including weight, food intake, and stress, a very small amount of alcohol can make someone too legally drunk to drive. For example, driving after a couple of glasses of wine at a party of over dinner may be sufficient to land you behind bars.
In addition, the law prohibits any combination of intoxicating substances that can affect driving. A beer and a pill of pain medication may also be sufficient to land you in jail.
Penalties for a Third DUI Offense in Oklahoma
DUI penalties increase with each conviction. By the time you are facing your third DUI offense in Oklahoma, the penalties are harsh indeed.
Conviction of a third DUI offense within 10 years in Oklahoma is treated as a felony crime. Among other penalties, you could face incarceration from 1 to 20 years and a fine of up to $5,000.
If convicted, you would be required to participate in all court-ordered treatment and to pay for it out of your own pocket. You may also be required to perform up to 480 hours of community service. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-902
Oklahoma: An Implied Consent State
If you drive anywhere in Oklahoma, you have already consented to submit to chemical testing. If you refuse testing when it is requested by a police officer, your license will be automatically revoked under the law.
Under 21? Oklahoma is a Zero Tolerance State
If you are under 21 years of age and are caught with any alcohol or other intoxicant in your system as you are driving, you will be convicted, even if you have not reached a BAC of .08%.
If this is your third DUI offense in Oklahoma as a minor, likely penalties include a suspended license, mandated addiction treatment, community service hours, and a fine of up to $2,000.
Additional Considerations
If convicted, whether as a minor or as an adult, your license may be suspended for up to three years.
Once your license is reinstated, it is likely that you will be required to use an ignition lock system in your car. It acts like a breathalyzer and will not unlock the ignition to your car if it detects alcohol on your breath.
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner DUI Attorney
A third DUI offense in Oklahoma is a serious legal matter, and you need assistance to navigate the court system.
Contact a Wirth Law Office – Wagoner DUI defense attorney at 918-485-0335 to schedule a initial, no-obligation consultation.
