DUI/DWI/APC In Oklahoma
An arrest for DUI/DWI/APC in Oklahoma creates 2 different issues for you:
- The government has filed a criminal case against you. This includes the jeopardy of prison time, a criminal record, losing jobs, increased insurance rates, dented credit rating and other hidden issues. OK must prove each aspect of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt in court. It is mandatory to come up with evidence and support that evidence.
- The second problem is that your driver’s license. The state in a different civil action will move to suspend your driver’s license founded only on your arrest. This action is not directly associated to your criminal case, you are permitted to an administrative hearing and if you are not victorious at that hearing, you can appeal the revocation in your civil court. The issues are more restricted in this administrative hearing and the standard of proof is the lesson the burden-preponderance of the evidence.
As stated, the two cases run separate of one other. Oklahoma only gets one chance to prosecute you criminally however, you must know that the State gets TWO chances to suspend your driver’s license. If you lose in either of the above hearings (criminal or civil) your license will be suspended immediately. It is probable to win your DUI and still have your driver’s license suspended. Also, there are special issues if you have a Commercial driver’s license or a pilot’s license.
REMEMBER: I only have 15 days from your arrest to request your first hearing!!!!!!!!!
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