GERD Defense for DUI
You are pulled over by the police. You have not been driving fast or erratically. For some reason police suspect you of DUI (Driving Under the Influence). You are asked to take a breathalyzer test that measures the amount of alcohol in your breath. You are arrested. At this point, you know you did not […]
Driving Under the Influence with a Child in the Car
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in life is driving under the influence with a child in your car. It doesn’t matter if the child is your own, if you are babysitting the child or if the child is a friend of your own child; you will face serious consequences if pulled over […]
Behaviors that Police use as Proof of Drunken Driving
Alabama is home to thousands of miles of roads, with drivers of all experience levels. A serious issue that has plagued the roads of Alabama for years and will continue to do so is that of drunk driving. Law enforcement officers are out in droves trying to curb this issue with DUI checkpoints and other […]
How do Ignition Interlock Systems Work?
Drivers who are facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Alabama have an important option they can use to help their situation: installing an ignition interlock system. The state of Alabama became the 50th state to enact legislation for DUI that involved the use of the ignition interlock system back in 2012. The installation […]
Pulled Over for DUI on Spring Break: Choosing the Right DUI Lawyer
When young adults, and even those not quite old enough to drink, get a short break from school, many take the opportunity to over-imbibe, and some make poor choices. According to a study released in Science Daily, drunk driving related accidents soar 9.1% during Spring Break in some of this country’s top hot spots. Police in […]
DUI and Commercial Truck Drivers
Commercial drivers in Alabama have a big job. They are tasked with not only navigating exceptionally large vehicles in a manner that is safe, but also ensuring that goods and products are delivered on time and without incident. As such, the duty of care that they owe to others on the road is intensified. In […]
What do You do if you are Stopped for DUI in Alabama?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Alabama and the rest of the country as well. If you are stopped for suspicion of DUI and then blow more than 0.08 on a breathalyzer test, you will be placed under arrest. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first or fourth offense, your blood […]
DUI and False DUI Test Positives in Alabama
Getting arrested for a DUI in Alabama is a serious matter. This is a state that takes a harsh view of drunk driving, and even a first-time offender can face life-changing penalties if convicted. Many DUI arrests are based on tests that can be far from accurate. Even though our society now has some of […]
What Happens if I Am Arrested for a Second or Third DUI?
Anyone who has been convicted of a first-time DUI knows that the penalties for this offense can be serious. A first-time DUI conviction can result in up to one year’s imprisonment, a fine of up to $2,000, and a 90-day license suspension, not to mention a host of social and professional repercussions. But even more […]