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 (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. To be considered as driving under the influence in the state of Alabama, the individual must have blood alcohol content (BAC) of above the legal limit. Currently, in Alabama and also in all states in the US, the legal limit for BAC is .08 percent. DUI many people a year and put countless others at risk. Because of that, if a motorist is convicted for DUI, it carries far reaching consequences.

DUI is a crime; and if your sister will be convicted, there are different sentences that can be handed down by a court in Alabama. Since this is her first offense, in the state of Alabama, she may get some of the following penalties. She may either have a sentence of serving in jail for not more than one year, or by fine of not less than $600 nor more than $2,100, or both a fine and imprisonment. In addition to that, for a first conviction, the Director of Public Safety shall suspend the driving privilege or driver’s license of the person convicted for a period of 90 days. The person convicted would also have to attend mandatory DUI School.

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