DUI charges are serious. If you don’t know how to aggressively fight them, then you could end up facing serious penalties, including jail or prison time, license suspension, and a haunting criminal record that can touch nearly every aspect of your live. With so much...
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Lawmakers debate change to Alabama DUI laws
For Alabama drivers who are arrested for driving under the influence, there is understandable fear about the penalties for a conviction and how they will impact their future. Among the obvious consequences can be jail time, fines and a loss of driving privileges....
How to act at a DUI stop
You probably know that you should never drive when you are drunk, and even if you don’t, you could still find yourself getting pulled over on suspicion of DUI. This experience is often stressful for everyone, especially if you have had a drink or two. People’s nerves...
Can I refuse a breath or blood test for suspected DUI?
When you see police lights reflecting in your rearview mirror, many different thoughts and questions will race through your head. Now, if you are leaving a restaurant, a friend’s house or a party, after having a drink or two, your first thoughts may focus on the...
Two reasons you can be arrested for DUI in Alabama
Will you see more police on the road at this time of year? It is likely. The holidays are a popular time for overindulgence. Police will be on high alert for those they suspect are driving under the influence. Alabama law states you cannot drive or be in actual...
Law enforcement on the lookout for DUI among spring breakers
There are times of year when the Alabama roads tend to be busier. With that comes the chance that drivers might break the law when they are getting from one place to the other. For many college students, spring break is a time to enjoy time off from school, visit...
Implied consent and roadside tests in Alabama
At the end of a tough day at work it can be nice to indulge in a drink or two. But what happens if you are pulled over by police after drinking? This can be intimidating experience, especially if you felt you were safe to drive. Before you know it, the police are...
Understanding the law and penalties for underage DUI
In Alabama, driving under the influence is taken very seriously. Because it is perceived as one of the most dangerous problems on the road, law enforcement is vigilant in its attempts to catch drivers who might be committing a DUI and arrest them. This can happen to...
Saliva tests implemented for suspected impaired drivers
Alabama motorists give implied consent and agree to undergo breath and blood tests for suspected drunk driving when they obtain their driver’s licenses. A new law in this state expands implied consent for saliva or oral fluid tests for determining whether a motorist...
School officer arrested for DUI after fleeing auto accident
In Alabama, being arrested for driving under the influence can result in significant legal, personal and financial challenges. These incidents can impact anyone regardless of the type of work they do. Even people who are trusted with children and work in law...