Reader’s Question: What are the basic penalties for a DUI conviction here in Alabama and what instances could make the sentence harsher? Rob Hoover, AL For a first-time DUI offense in Alabama, a driver may end up with fines, possible jail time or community service, driver’s license suspension under the DUI laws. The DUI offender [...]
Reader’s Question: I have a friend who has been recently charged with DUI here in Alabama and according to the arresting officer, he smelled a strong odor of alcohol on my friend’s breath and on the vehicle that’s why he was cited for drunk driving. Does this strong odor of alcohol correlate with the actual [...]
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: 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 [...]
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 [...]
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