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Real answers to the most common questions after an Oklahoma DUI arrest.
Last updated: March 3, 2026
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Key questions after an Oklahoma DUI: What's the difference between DUI and DWI? (DUI = BAC .08+, DWI = BAC .06-.07 — different charges, different penalties.) What is IDAP? (A program for first offenders that may let you keep driving with an interlock device.) Is second offense a felony? (Yes, as of recent law changes.) What is APC? (Actual Physical Control — you can be charged even if you weren't driving.)
In Oklahoma, DUI means BAC of 0.08% or higher. DWI means "impaired" at 0.06-0.079% BAC. DWI is a lesser offense with lighter penalties. APC (Actual Physical Control) applies when you're in a vehicle while intoxicated, even if not driving.
IDAP (Impaired Driver Accountability Program) lets you keep driving with an ignition interlock instead of losing your license. For most people, IDAP is better than full revocation. You can enter immediately or request a hearing first.
Yes, if it occurs within 10 years of your first DUI. Oklahoma has a 10-year lookback period. If your prior DUI was more than 10 years ago, your current offense is treated as a first offense.
A DUI conviction stays on your criminal record permanently unless expunged. The 10-year lookback only affects how subsequent offenses are charged — it doesn't erase the prior conviction.
Possibly. If you completed a deferred sentence successfully, you may be eligible for expungement. Felony DUI convictions are much harder to expunge. Consult an attorney about your specific eligibility.
Your license faces automatic revocation for 180 days (first offense) regardless of criminal case outcome. Refusal can be used against you in court. However, prosecutors have less direct evidence of your BAC level.
Total costs typically range from $8,000-$20,000+ including: bail, attorney fees ($2,000-$8,000), court fines ($500-$5,000), IDAP/interlock fees ($1,500-$3,000 over 18 months), insurance increase, and treatment programs.
Minimum is 10 days, but deferred sentences or alternative sentencing often avoid actual jail time for first offenses without aggravating factors. Aggravated DUI (0.15%+), accidents, or child passengers increase jail likelihood.