Reader’s Question: During the arraignment can I represent myself in trial? What can a lawyer do for me? What will is the asking price to get a lawyer in Alabama? Carrie Montgomery, AL These are really good questions. Carrie, you can stand for yourself — though it is not really an excellent idea. DWI is [...]
Reader’s Question: What are my rights as the citizen of Alabama regarding DWI? Jessie Montgomery Alabama Jessie, you have a right to remain silent. This means, you do not have to respond to any query which a police officer asks you throughout a Montgomery DWI investigation. You need to remember that everything you say will [...]
Reader’s Question: A friend of mine was charged with DUI here in Alabama and she was never advised by the arresting officer with a Miranda warning. Can she have her case dismissed? Jane Birmingham, AL Thanks for asking, Jane. If your friend was arrested for DUI in Alabama and she was not advised by the [...]
Reader’s Question: If I was arrested by a police officer in Alabama, should I agree to take a blood alcohol test? What happens if I don’t agree? Mark Birmingham, AL If you do not want to take the test nor are unsure whether to take it or not, ask the Alabama officer if you can [...]
Reader’s Question: We were driving home from Huntsville, Alabama one night when my brother and I got pulled because of a traffic violation. He was asked to have a breath test for drunk driving and unfortunately, he was over the limit. How accurate is this breath test and can we challenge the result of these [...]
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