North Tulsa DUI Checkpoint; The Tulsa Police Department has released a statement regarding a DUI checkpoint near the 800 block of N. Sheridan Rd on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
The news story on the Tulsa World Website is as follows:
North Tulsa DUI Checkpoint
“Tulsa police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint over the weekend in north Tulsa to screen for drunk or drug-impaired drivers.
Officers will set up the checkpoint at 10 p.m. Saturday near the 800 block of North Sheridan Road and keep it in operation until 3 a.m., according to the Tulsa Police Department.
The checkpoint is part of ENDUI, a program of the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. A grant through the program provides overtime funding for officers who work at the checkpoint, the TPD said.” The Tulsa World story can be found here.
DUI checkpoints function as a general purpose investigatory tactic whereby police can get a close look at passing drivers by detaining them briefly. A roadblock Tulsa DUI checkpoint is quick, but it gives police a chance to check tags and licenses, while also giving officers a quick whiff of the driver’s breath and a chance to view inside the vehicle for a moment. While this type of random stop may seem unconstitutional at first blush, both the United States Supreme Court and the Oklahoma courts have upheld the validity in certain circumstances.
We will keep you informed regarding any updates for the North Tulsa DUI Checkpoint that come to our attention.
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Any drunk driving or drug-related DUI charge is a serious matter, whatever the exact circumstances and wherever the arrest occurred. Please recognize that: a 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. Additionally, “aggravating factors” such as a prior DUI conviction or the presence of a person under 18 in the vehicle significantly increase the potential for a lengthy jail sentence and other life-changing penalties. If you have questions regarding this, or any other criminal matter, contact our Tulsa DUI attorney for a consultation.
