Tulsa DUI Attorneys

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“Got my DUI charge dropped!!! Very honest and experienced! Very easy to talk too! Saved my CDL license! Tulsa's #1 DUI Attorney, Truly the best!!!! P.C. 1/24/19

“This was my second DUI charge. I don’t believe I was impaired either time. The first time I paid a bundle and ended up having to do probation, classes, and have an interlock. This time I hired Boeheim Freeman Law and they fought the officer’s claim I was intoxicated and it ended up getting dismissed. They also fought the revocation of my license and won. The best part is they cost half of what I paid last time.” A.B. 10/15/19

Time is of the Essence

First and foremost, call us right away at 918-884-7791.   Depending on your circumstance and your charges, you may have a specific time to respond.  Whenever there is an arrest, time is of the essence.  Anyone arrested has certain constitutional rights that attach at the time of arrest that need to be asserted right away to protect you, your friend, or family member.  With a DUI there are four key issues that are effected by waiting;

1. If you have been falsely accused of drinking we need to have you take an EtG test as soon as possible,

2. you only have 15 days to challenge the suspension of your license,

3. early subpoenaing of dash cam video and chemical breath testing service logs makes for a quicker resolution,

4. depending on your immigration status receiving a reasonable bond from the state may make all the difference between sitting in jail or at home awaiting resolution of your case.

What are the 24 NHTSA Recognized Driving Cues?

24 Initial Visual DUI Detection Cues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified 24 cues for police officers to detect nighttime impaired drivers. If none of these indicators were present, recorded by the officer in his or her statement, or seen on the officer’s dash cam, then the stop may have been unconstitutional. These factors are;

1. Weaving

2. Weaving Across Lane Lines

3. Straddling A Lane Line

4. Swerving

5. Turning With Wide Radius

6. Drifting

7. Almost Striking Object or Vehicle

8. Stopping Problems (too far, too short, too jerky)

9. Accelerating Or Decelerating Rapidly

10. Varying Speed

11. Slow Speed (10 m.p.h. + Under Limit)

12. Driving In Opposing Lanes Or Wrong Way On One-Way Street

13. Slow Response to Traffic Signals

14. Slow Or Failure To Respond To Officer’s Signal’s

15. Stopping in Lane for No Apparent Reason

16. Driving Without Headlights At Night

17. Failure to Signal or Signal Inconsistent with Action

18. Following Too Closely

19. Improper or Unsafe Lane Change

20. Illegal or Improper Turn (too fast, jerky, sharp, etc.)

21. Driving on Other Than Designated Roadway

22. Stopping Inappropriately In Response To Officer

23. Inappropriate Or Unusual Behavior (throwing objects, arguing, etc.)

24. Appearing to be Impaired

Not all Stops are Created Equal

Just because an officer initiated a stop based on legal probable cause that does not mean that the probable cause is related to intoxication. It might be legal for an officer to stop someone because of a broken tail light, but that gives them no indication of a persons sobriety, whereas the cues on the NHTSA list might. As such, it is crucial to have the counsel of an experienced and detail-oriented attorney who can effectively confront an officer regarding the true reason for a stop.

A World of Possibilities

It is the State’s responsibility to provide sufficient proof that not only were you driving poorly, but that the cause of the poor driving is related to intoxication. While you should always drive carefully and responsibly, there are plenty of reasons that a person might display a ‘cue’ found on the NHTSA list that is in no way related to intoxication. Perhaps you got a call from your mother. Perhaps your three-year-old threw something sticky at your head. Or, more seriously, perhaps you were experiencing a medical emergency. In any case, it is important that you are protected from assumptions masquerading as factual conclusions. Let us help you!

Where Experience Matters

Knowing what to do and how to get things done expediently makes a difference. DUIs can be prosecuted by the City of Tulsa as well as the State of Oklahoma. Each courthouse and prosecutor’s office has their own administrative processes that has to be navigated in order to move effectively through the legal system. It is important that you have an attorney who is familiar with and well-versed in the accepted processes for both jurisdictions so that your court proceedings go as smoothly as possible and can be resolved quickly. Being efficient in requesting discovery and being knowledgeable regarding the most current law and police practices can make such a difference when negotiating with a prosecutor, putting on a hearing, or preparing for trial.

Call our ExperienceD DUI Attorneys at 918-884-7791

How can your Attorney fight for you?

• Was it a legal constitutional stop?

• Did the officer follow procedure in testing you?

• Was the SFST done properly?

• Was the breath test done properly?

• Was the blood test done properly?

More Issues and Things to Know

• Avoiding a DUI Stop

• Misdemeanor DUI

• Felony DUI

• Underage Driving Under the Influence

• Accidents and Serious Injury

• Field Sobriety Tests (SFST)

• Breath Test (Intoxylizer)

• EtG Test

• Blood Tests

• Drugs vs. Alcohol

• Child Endangerment

• Effect on Driver’s License

• Effect on CDL

• DPS Hearing

• Defenses

• Ignition Interlock Devices

• Drug and alcohol Assessment

• DUI School

• Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

• Prescription Drugs and DUI

• Marijuana and DUI

• Reckless Driving

• Actual Physical Control (APC)

• Aggravated DUI

• DUI Terms and Definitions

DUI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What is driving under the influence?

• What if you get arrested for DUI or DWI?

• I’ve just been arrested for DUI? What happens now?

• Why do I need an experienced DUI Attorney?

• What is the punishment for drinking and driving?

• What is the difference between a breath test and a blood test?

• How long will my driving privileges be revoked if I refuse to take a breath or blood test, or if I test over the limit?

• What is a plea bargain?

• Will I have a plea bargain or a trial?

• Should I submit to field tests?

• What are the implied consent warnings?

• Can I dispute the revocation?

• At the time of my arrest, the officer seized my driver license. Can I continue to drive?

• Can I get another Drivers license?

• But now I have no ID. Can I get an identification card?

• How do I get my drivers license back?

• What is an Administrative Hearing?

• What happens after the administrative hearing?

• What if I just want to be able to drive to work, school, etc.?

• Do I need to request an administrative hearing to get a modified drivers license?

• I have been charged with the crime of DUI and I am schedule to appear in court. Is this similar to the DPS administrative hearing?

• What does it mean if my driving privileges are revoked as a result of a DUI?

• What happens after the revocation period? Am I free to drive again?

• What if I have a a commercial driver license (Class A, B, or C)?

DUI Litigation Expertise

The best DUI lawyers will argue about illegal stops, unconstitutional seizure, unwarranted searches, statistics, chemistry, and biology.  You need an attorney who not only knows the law, but also knows the science.  Let Boeheim Freeman Law’s expertise and training in science go to work for you challenging the officer's stop and their use of an SFTS, DRE, or Breath and Blood Testing.

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