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State of Oklahoma v. Brandon D. Hunter
Date: 05-12-2025
Case Number: CF-2025-100
Judge: Rafe Hall
Court: District Court, Jackson County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Dan Jacobsma
Defendant's Attorney: Dick Tannery
Description:
Altus, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child endangerment by driving under the influence of alcohol in violation of 21 O.S. 852.1 and driving a motor vehicle while under the influence to alcohol in violation of 47 U.S. 11-902.
Under Oklahoma law (Kevin Adams Law Guide), child endangerment related to a DUI occurs when a person:Operates or has physical control of a vehicle while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is transporting a child under the age of 18.Knowingly allows a child to be in a vehicle when they know or should know the driver is impaired.Note that you do not need to be the parent of the child; having custody, control, or simply driving with the child in the car is enough. Even being in "actual physical control" of a parked car while intoxicated with a child inside can trigger this charge.
Under Oklahoma law (Kevin Adams Law Guide), child endangerment related to a DUI occurs when a person:Operates or has physical control of a vehicle while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is transporting a child under the age of 18.Knowingly allows a child to be in a vehicle when they know or should know the driver is impaired.
Note that you do not need to be the parent of the child; having custody, control, or simply driving with the child in the car is enough. Even being in "actual physical control" of a parked car while intoxicated with a child inside can trigger this charge.
Oklahoma's DUI Laws set the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit at 0.08% for adult drivers.Blood Alcohol Limits (BAC)Standard limit: 0.08% or higher for drivers 21 and older.Commercial drivers: 0.04% or higher.Under 21 (Zero Tolerance): 0.02% or higher.Driving While Impaired (DWI): 0.05% to 0.079%.
Aggravated DUI: 0.15% or higher.Expanded Felony Rules (Senate Bill 54)Recent law changes mean even a first-time DUI can be charged as a felony if certain aggravating factors are present:Having a BAC of 0.15% or higher.
Causing any traffic crash or accident.Driving with a minor (child) in the vehicle.Speeding 20 mph over the limit (or 10 mph over in a school zone) or reckless driving.Attempting to elude law enforcement.
Drug and Substance Rules
Oklahoma enforces a zero-tolerance policy for Schedule I controlled substances, including marijuana.Driving with any detectable amount of a Schedule I drug or its metabolite in your system can result in a DUI charge.A valid medical marijuana license is not a legal defense against an impaired driving charge.If you want, let me know if you need information on penalties for a specific offense number or license suspension rules in Oklahoma.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Under Oklahoma law (Kevin Adams Law Guide), child endangerment related to a DUI occurs when a person:Operates or has physical control of a vehicle while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is transporting a child under the age of 18.Knowingly allows a child to be in a vehicle when they know or should know the driver is impaired.Note that you do not need to be the parent of the child; having custody, control, or simply driving with the child in the car is enough. Even being in "actual physical control" of a parked car while intoxicated with a child inside can trigger this charge.
Under Oklahoma law (Kevin Adams Law Guide), child endangerment related to a DUI occurs when a person:Operates or has physical control of a vehicle while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is transporting a child under the age of 18.Knowingly allows a child to be in a vehicle when they know or should know the driver is impaired.
Note that you do not need to be the parent of the child; having custody, control, or simply driving with the child in the car is enough. Even being in "actual physical control" of a parked car while intoxicated with a child inside can trigger this charge.
Oklahoma's DUI Laws set the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit at 0.08% for adult drivers.Blood Alcohol Limits (BAC)Standard limit: 0.08% or higher for drivers 21 and older.Commercial drivers: 0.04% or higher.Under 21 (Zero Tolerance): 0.02% or higher.Driving While Impaired (DWI): 0.05% to 0.079%.
Aggravated DUI: 0.15% or higher.Expanded Felony Rules (Senate Bill 54)Recent law changes mean even a first-time DUI can be charged as a felony if certain aggravating factors are present:Having a BAC of 0.15% or higher.
Causing any traffic crash or accident.Driving with a minor (child) in the vehicle.Speeding 20 mph over the limit (or 10 mph over in a school zone) or reckless driving.Attempting to elude law enforcement.
Drug and Substance Rules
Oklahoma enforces a zero-tolerance policy for Schedule I controlled substances, including marijuana.Driving with any detectable amount of a Schedule I drug or its metabolite in your system can result in a DUI charge.A valid medical marijuana license is not a legal defense against an impaired driving charge.If you want, let me know if you need information on penalties for a specific offense number or license suspension rules in Oklahoma.
Reported by Kent Morlan
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About This Case
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Brandon D. Hunter?
This case was heard in District Court, Jackson County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Rafe Hall.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Brandon D. Hunter?
Plaintiff's attorney: Dan Jacobsma. Defendant's attorney: Dick Tannery.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Brandon D. Hunter decided?
This case was decided on May 12, 2025.