Oklahoma DUI Record

Individuals who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) will quickly find that they won’t end up with only one record, but rather three records that can have a serious impact on their future. While there may be some situations that will allow for the removal of a drunk-driving offense, the best thing you can do to protect yourself is work with an experienced DUI defense attorney to avoid a record in the first place.

Three Types of Records

A DUI can be reported on three separate records. The arrest record is created when you are arrested for drunk driving, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) maintains it. Getting this record cleared can be difficult, and expungement is granted only in certain cases. In the case of sentence deferment, for example, only those who have their cases dismissed within one year of their arrest date will have their arrest record cleared.

Your DUI will also be reported on your driving record as soon as the arresting officer confiscates your driver’s license. It’s important to act quickly, as you have only 30 days after your initial arrest to contest this mark and appeal your automatic license suspension. A DUI defense attorney who has experience handling administrative hearings can help you prepare in order to avoid a stain on your driving record.

The third record you will develop after a DUI charge is a court record. There are a number of ways you can avoid a court record for DUI; getting your charge reduced to a lesser offense, accepting a deferred sentence, and winning your case are a few of the most common ways to get your court record expunged.

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