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    • How Serious is Transporting an Open Container in Oklahoma?

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    open container in Oklahoma

    Sometimes, you just can’t wait to get to the party before you start having a good time.

    Although it may seem harmless, drinking in a vehicle–even if you are just the passenger–can result in criminal charges brought against you if you get caught.

    If you have been accused of transporting an open container in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tulsa misdemeanor defense attorney today.

    Tulsa Open Container Laws

    Laws regarding transporting an open container in Oklahoma

     don’t just prohibit drinking in a vehicle. They also prohibit transporting any container of alcohol, which has already been opened, even if you are not drinking from them.

    You can avoid this charge if you keep your open containers in the trunk or some other outside compartment that is inaccessible while driving.

    Of course, it is not illegal to transport alcohol that has never been opened.

    (Ok. Stat. Tit. 37 Sec. 537(A)(7)).

    Penalties for Transporting an Open Container in Oklahoma

    A conviction of transporting an open container in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor offense, which can result in six months in county jail and $500 in fines.

    Fighting an Open Container Charge

    If you were caught transporting an open container in Oklahoma, your attorney may be able to negotiate a lower fine on your behalf or can help ensure you stay out of jail.
    If you do not have money to pay a fine, your attorney can advocate that you be given community service in lieu of a fine or allow you to pay the fine on a payment plan with the court.

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer

    A conviction of transporting an open container in Oklahoma may seem minor, but can lead to time in jail.

    Consult with an experienced misdemeanor attorney at the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm today at (918) 256-3400, or call toll-free at 1-(888) 447-7262 (Wirth Law).

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