https://twitter.com/OkCountySheriffReminder:For Your Information: 1. Be respectful2. You can use your Right to Remain Silent3. You're not required to take the roadside tests (including the handheld breath) and it's very unlikely you'll do well on them if you try [I'm trained in them and don't do ...
The driver needs a good attorney. There are many factors at play. For example, was the medication at a level that caused impairment? How do we know? Is the investigating deputy trained in detecting drug vs. alcohol impairment vs. any number of other conditions? Perhaps this was an unfortunate acc...
The beer batter defense It was a valiant attempt. The driver had been eating beer battered fish and only scored a .06 on the breath test... definitely not over the limit or impaired. However, with multiple dui arrests in the past, he was under a driving restriction which permitted only a .02.Rea...
Drive Sober Get Pulled Over Campaign This image was taken from @okcountysheriff. Oklahoma County Sheriff announces DUI Checkpoints on December 31. Follow them here. https://twitter.com/OkCountySheriffAdditionally, the state has also provided a map to all active "checkpoints". Find it ...
The following is an image taken from the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office twitter feed this morning: Oklahoma County Sheriff announces "Red Lights For Christmas". Follow them here. https://twitter.com/OkCountySheriffAdditionally, the state has also provided a map to all active "checkpoints". ...
350 is the number of lashes one is sentenced to receive if caught brewing wine in-home in Saudi Arabia. Read the story below: UK man who 'faced Saudi lashing' over alcohol returns home...
Your Consent is not Needed. Effective November 1, 2015 an expanded Oklahoma DUI law goes into effect. Law enforcement can now ask a judge to issue a warrant to obtain a blood sample from a driver suspected of driving under the influence. This applies IF the driver refuses a request for a breath t...
Call Me If Someone You Know Is Arrested Here is the link : https://twitter.com/okcountysheriffUnfortunately law enforcement will attempt an arrest based on an "odor" of an alcoholic beverage - alone. If you know your limits, have a plan to get safely home, and know the law you should be fine thi...
Enough Blinker? City Council of Oklahoma City passed an ordinance about blinker usage. This may seem like a common sense move; unfortunately I see more enforceability conflict and a "go-to" reason to pull a car over..."No officer, I had my blinker on for .6 of a second before making the change.....
How Long Does It Take? The Supreme Court has issued a great case that supports the 4th Amendment and traffic stops. Read more below. I'll be applying this case where needed in defense of motorists pulled over and arrested. http://www.scotusblog.com/2015/04/opinion-analysis-traffic-stops-cant...
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http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/crime/2015/03/17/dallas-sergeant-accused-of-lying-on-the-stand-could-hurt-dwi-cases/24934629/
The Governor announced statewide sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols will be conducted this coming week. Unfortunately she repeated the myth that it's illegal to drink and drive. And, unfortunately law enforcement will attempt an arrest based on an "odor" of an alcoholic beverage - alone....
http://kdvr.com/2015/03/05/two-denver-police-officers-charged-with-dui-in-recent-weeks/
Accident equals DUI... right?http://www.geneseesun.com/2015/02/24/dwi-charge-dropped-injured-motorcyclist-blood-test/
But He Was So Sure... Cop seizes boxes thinking the odor emanating from them was from illegal drugs... Unfortunately, many cops mistake(or are pressured into erring on the safe side) a vehicle driver's actions as indicators of being under the influence. At a minimum, a good DUI attorney will be ...
Which is worse when driving?http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/02/09/stoned-drivers-are-a-lot-safer-than-drunk-ones-new-federal-data-show/
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