DUI Attorney: Oklahoma City Area Defense by a Skilled Former Prosecutor
If you have been charged with DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) — or the lesser but still serious charge of DWI (driving while impaired) — it is important to contact an experienced defense lawyer immediately.
Norman and Wewoka, Oklahoma, DUI attorneys at the Nichols Law Firm are knowledgeable in all aspects of current DUI law and viable strategies for helping people who have made mistakes avoid the harshest life-changing consequences. You can request a free consultation by calling 866-636-2486 anytime.
DUI Penalties Can Be Life-Changing and the Clock Starts Ticking Right Away
Any drunk driving or drug-related DUI charge is a serious matter, whatever the exact circumstances and wherever the arrest occurred. Please recognize that:
- Even the most basic first-offense Oklahoma DUI conviction can bring a sentence of up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine plus hundreds in additional fees, driver's license suspension and more.
- "Aggravating factors" such as a prior DUI conviction or the presence of a person under 18 in the vehicle dramatically increase the potential for a lengthy jail sentence and other life-changing penalties.
- Special laws and penalties — including driver's license suspension for up to two full years — apply if you are arrested for DUI when you are under 21.
- You have only 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing and/or a modified, limited driver's license through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
Striving to Make a Real Difference for Your Future
Attorneys at this firm are former prosecutors who know what it takes to prevent an unjust DUI conviction or negotiate the best possible outcome when the prosecution's case is strong. The sooner you get a qualified attorney involved, the greater the opportunity may be to:
- Identify any problems with the arrest that could lead to a case dismissal or acquittal and keep your record clean — such as false, unreliable readings from improperly administered breath or blood alcohol testing results
- Help you proactively pursue alcohol counseling or treatment, or take other actions that strengthen your position to negotiate reduced DUI consequences
Whether you need a lawyer with extensive experience handling first-charge DUI defense for college students or a proven felony defender, you can turn to this firm's DUI defense lawyers in Norman, Oklahoma. Leveraging years of intense effort on both sides of these cases, this firm is well equipped to make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case.
