Reader’s Question: We’re planning a small party here in Alabama because of my promotion and of course, alcoholic beverages will be present. I don’t want my guests be driving home drunk because I don’t want them to get into an accident or get charged with DUI. How can I prevent a DUI for my guests? [...]
Reader’s Question: Driving home about three days ago, my brother was caught drunk driving in Alabama and was charged with DUI. If he will be convicted, what is the worst thing that can happen to me and will he get a harsher sentence if he fights the case than if he pleads guilty? Sabrina Tuscaloosa, [...]
Reader’s Question: I have just been charged with DUI in Huntsville, Alabama and I was advised that it is really hard to win this kind of case. That’s why I decided to get a lawyer to help me out. What kind of fees should I expect to be charged for to get a legal representation? [...]
Reader’s Question: I have a DUI conviction here in Hoover, Alabama and of course, that means I have to get SR22 car insurance. How can I go about getting the best car insurance rate possible when I was just convicted for DUI? Vaughn Hoover, AL I’m sorry to tell you this but you have just [...]
Reader’s Question: I have a DUI charge in Alabama. I’m very much worried about my driver’s license because I know that I might lose it especially if I get convicted. What is the difference between an Alabama administrative license suspension and a license suspension for a DUI conviction? Can I get a temporary license for [...]
Reader’s Question: I was charged with DUI in Birmingham, Alabama and it’s nearing my first court date. A friend of mine advised me about an Alabama DUI law that a police officer needs to have a 20-minute observation before the alcohol test. If this is true, can we use this as a defense if the [...]
Reader’s Question: My cousin was charged with DUI here in Mobile, Alabama and he was thinking about just pleading guilty to his case. He was advised by his DUI lawyer that he can have a deferred prosecution. What does this mean and what does he have to do? Raquel Mobile, AL It is possible to [...]
Reader’s Question: I have never gotten arrested for DUI here in Montgomery, Alabama but I know a lot of people who have been charged with this kind of offense. I’m just really curious because I don’t want the same thing to happen to me. I just wanna know, what happens in a DUI arrest? Regine [...]
Reader’s Question: I have heard from my friends about these different kinds of tests that are being done on people who have been suspected for drunk driving. I’m so much curious about this breath test that is used to measure the blood alcohol. How important is the breath test and is this kind of test [...]
Reader’s Question: My younger sister has just been recently charged with DUI for the first time. I’m so worried about her because she’s not used to getting in trouble like this. What comprises Alabama DUI law and what are the possible penalties? Kevin Dothan, AL It is a crime to be driving under the influence [...]