Reader’s Question: We’re planning a small party here inĀ 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: 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: 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 [...]
Reader’s Question: I actually have not been charged with DUI here in Decatur, Alabama. But, to be honest, I do drink and drive all the time. What advice could you give me so that I can avoid being caught? And in case I will be caught, what are the things that I should do? Chandler [...]
Reader’s Question: I consider myself a social drinker and I have never gotten charged with DUI here in Alabama even though I have already risked drunk driving several times. I know that I can’t count out the possibility of getting caught. To reduce the risk of getting arrested for DUI, what are the best things [...]
Reader’s Question: My father was charged with DUI here in Alabama. He refused to take any chemical test to determine his blood alcohol content. Aside from the harsh penalties that he might be facing, what are the consequences he might have for the blood alcohol test refusal? Lucy Mobile, AL Not only your face criminal [...]
Reader’s Question: I have a DUI conviction over a year ago here in Alabama. I’m looking out to clear my DUI record because I want to apply for a new job. Is there a way that my DUI can be cleared? Sylvia Birmingham, AL You have to get immediately started with expungement if you have [...]