DUI License Suspension in Alabama

Reader’s Question: My cousin refused the blood alcohol test when she was arrested for DUI in Montgomery, Alabama. What could she be facing right now and long would the DUI offense stay in her records? Andy Montgomery, AL After your cousin has been arrested for DUI in Montgomery, Alabama, she will be facing two separate [...]

DUI Breath Blood Alcohol Tests in Alabama

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 [...]

Can I Refuse An Alabama DUI Blood Alcohol Test?

Reader’s Question: Driving home one night here in Mobile, Alabama, I was asked to stop because the officer thought I was drunk driving. After I was asked some questions, he also asked me to do some roadside tests and breath test. I wasn’t arrested but I’m just curious to know if I will be arrested [...]

Blood alcohol Test Refusal in Alabama

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 [...]

Should You Take A DUI Breath Test in Alabama?

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 [...]