DUI Law – Breath Test Refusal Alabama

Reader’s Question: My brother was arrested for DUI in Decatur, Alabama and I understand that the officer had to make sure that my brother understood his right about the breath test. What possible defense could be used with regard to the breath test? Ben Decatur, AL First of all, in a DUI investigation when it [...]

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 [...]

Alabama DUI Deferred Judication?

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 [...]

Alabama DUI First Offense – What Will Happen Now?

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 [...]

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 [...]

Drunk Driving Charge in Alabama? What To Do Next?

Reader’s Question: A friend of mine was charged with DUI here in Alabama and she was never advised by the arresting officer with a Miranda warning. Can she have her case dismissed? Jane Birmingham, AL Thanks for asking, Jane. If your friend was arrested for DUI in Alabama and she was not advised by the [...]