DUI

A driving under the influence (DUI) offense is one of the most serious traffic violations possible in Alabama. The state will pursue criminal charges rather than simply issuing a ticket, and potential penalties include the loss of someone's driver's license and...

The police can pull over vehicles that are under suspicion of engaging in criminal activity or may engage in criminal activities. One example of suspicious activity is drunk driving. When an officer pulls over a driver for drunk driving, they’ll conduct an interview...

You’re absolutely certain that you didn’t drink enough to actually be impaired, or you never would have gotten behind the wheel of your vehicle. Unfortunately, the officer who stopped you doesn’t seem to agree. The next thing you know, you’re being asked to take a...

Many people worry first about jail time after an arrest because a police officer suspected them of a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction. They don't want to end up separated from their families or potentially losing their jobs just because of a traffic stop....

It’s normal to feel scared when stopped by the police as you drive. However, the stakes may be higher if you’re pulled over for a suspected DUI.  There are specific procedures that the police should follow when making a DUI stop and subsequent arrest, and when they...

In the case you are convicted of drunk driving in Alabama, you can serve up to one year in jail or pay a fine ranging from $600 to $2,100 or both and lose your driving privileges. With these severe conviction penalties, you must be careful of what you do or say after...

In Alabama, the police can pull you over for suspicion of DUI and arrest you even if they haven’t given you a breathalyzer or blood test. Their belief that you are driving while impaired is enough to justify arresting you. First-time offenders face some stiff...

The roads in Alabama can be dangerous at any time and for many reasons. With drivers who speed, are under the influence, are drowsy and behave in a reckless manner, auto accidents are common due to driver behavior. In addition, weather can also lead to crashes....

Alcohol intoxication is the first thing that most people think about when they hear the words impaired driving. If they hear that someone got DUI, which stands for driving under the influence, they assume that it means that person was intoxicated. In many cases, that...

Anyone who is accused of driving under the influence in Alabama will have legitimate concerns about their future. In addition to the legal penalties they will face including jail time and fines, there are other challenges that could hinder their lives. A driver...