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Category: DUI|DWI
Santa’s Legal Advice
Attorney Josh Lee stopped by the North Pole to get Santa’s list on what “to do” and “not to do” over the holidays. And he wants to make sure you get more than just coal in your stockings! Naughty: Show up drunk at your ex-wife’s Christmas party! Nice: If you’re gonna add vodka to the […]
5 Steps When Pulled Over In Oklahoma
Be polite. Being a jerk is not the way to be in life and it is certainly not the way to handle a traffic stop. If you are going to defend your case, you may be successful in court – arguments are rarely, if ever, won on the roadside against an officer. Shut up. You […]
How to reinstate your drivers license after a DUI
You will need to do four things. 1) Get a Drug & Alcohol Assessment (ADSAC) 2) Complete a DUI School 3) Attend a Victim Impact Panel 4) Pay your Reinstatement Fee For more information on how this all applies to your exact situation feel free to contact us for a free consultation. Lee|Coats Law, contact […]
Are DUI Alcohol Blood Tests Accurate?
Question: I was arrested for a DUI (alcohol) and submitted to a blood test. Are DUI (alcohol) blood test results accurate? Answer: Typically, there are two different scientific methods used to test blood for the presence of alcohol. 1) Gas Chromatography (GC-FID & GC/MS) – we will discuss this analytical technique in this blog post. […]
Important DUI 15 Day Deadline
If you have recently been arrested for a DUI here in Oklahoma then you must watch the clock closely. For every breath test or refusal case, you only have 15 days from the date you are notified of the revocation of your driver license (usually the date you are arrested) to request an administrative hearing […]
A Deferred vs. Suspended sentence in Oklahoma
Question: What is the difference between receiving a deferred sentence and receiving a suspended sentence in Oklahoma? Nutshell Answer: Deferred Sentence vs. Suspended Sentence – Deferred is generally not a conviction. Suspended is a conviction. Detailed Answer: Note: If you have a CDL then stop reading now because the State of Oklahoma treats you […]
How do I prepare for my court date?
First of all, you need to make sure you have done everything that your attorney has advised you to do. This should go without saying. Assuming that you have done that here is what you need to know about the actual court hearing. Preparing to go to court is not something many people are familiar […]