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What Can I Do To Save My License?

YOU MUST REQUEST A HEARING WITH THE DPS WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS OF THE ARREST!! If you do not, the license WILL be revoked!

First and foremost, hire an experienced attorney. There are many factors to consider.
Request a hearing and request the officer's presence. It will give you a preview of a trial, a rarity in criminal cases, particularly in misdemeanors!. The officer who signed the affidavit and notice of hearing must show up and justify the revocation. Other officers may be subpoenaed.
Retest the sample, if possible. Testing errors may save your license.
Investigate the adequacy of the stop. The officer must have had a reasonable suspicion that a crime or traffic infraction was being committed.
Investigate the adequacy of the arrest and request for a test. The officer must have developed a reasonable belief that you were impaired by alcohol.
Check the times of events. Officers must perform the tests within certain guidelines.
Check the labeling of the sample. It must be identified as being yours.
Attend the motor vehicle hearing. Listen for fabrications and other errors.

Other Oklahoma Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: What Happens After A Dui Arrest In Oklahoma?
A: Implied Consent Hearing at the Department of Public Safety: To preserve your right to drive in Oklahoma, you must request a hearing within 15 days of the date of … More
Q: Will I Be Able To Get My Case Dismissed Because I Was Not Read My Rights?
A: Probably not. But if you were interrogated after being placed in custody, your statements ca not be used against you.
Q: Will I Go To Jail?
A: An experienced attorney may be able to keep you out.
Q: I Had Two Alcohol Offenses When I Was Younger. What Will Happen To My License If I Have A Third Conviction?
A: If each of these were within five (5) years of the others, your license will be automatically revoked for three (3) years. Longer revocation can be imposed only if the … More
Q: I Have Three Serious Offenses Within Seven Years, What Will Become Of My License?
A: It COULD be (automatically) revoked for three (3) years.
Q: How Many Hours Of Alcohol Classes Will I Have To Take?
A: If your license is revoked for this offense, plan on at least 10 hours if it is your first offense. For more than one offense, plan on 24 hours or more.
Q: What Will Happen If I Do Not Complete The Classes Or Community Service Ordered By The Court?
A: You will go to jail.
Q: I Lost My Oklahoma License. May I Obtain A License In Another State.
A: In most cases, no.
Q: If I Obtain An International Driver's License, May I Drive In Oklahoma, Even Though My Oklahoma License Is Revoked?
A: No.
Q: What Is Aggravated Dui?
A: Aggravated DUI in Oklahoma is based upon the test result. If a person tests either by breath or blood a .15% or higher, he CAN be charged with aggravated … More