A new Oklahoma law that takes effect Nov. 1 will increase the instances when a Driving Under the Influence charge can be elevated to a felony.
Passing the bill had been Job One for Jeff Murrow, executive director of Victims of Impaired Drivers, ever since his daughter was killed by a drunk driver, according to KFOR-TV.
“Marissa was killed in October of 2020 by a man that was nearly three times the legal limit. Driving the wrong way on the Kilpatrick Turnpike,” he said.
Trending: John Kennedy Just Ended Kamala’s 2028 Dreams in One Sentence
“You can’t say it’s a mistake when it’s their second, third, fourth time to repeat,” Murrow explained.
According to a Facebook post from the Oklahoma City Police Department, first-time offenders can be hit with a felony.
Circumstances that can lead to
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!