In Oklahoma, operating a vehicle doesn’t just mean driving. It encompasses situations where a person possesses the immediate capability to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other... Read more »
The legal concept of possessing the immediate capacity to operate a vehicle, even without active operation, is a critical component of driving under the influence (DUI) and related offenses. For example, a... Read more »
Dominion over a vehicle, even without operation, can establish legal responsibility. For example, a person sleeping in the driver’s seat with the keys in the ignition may be considered in possession and... Read more »