DUI enforcement is top priority for every state in the U.S. This isn’t just because states’ transportation funding can hinge on these enforcement efforts – it’s also because DUI arrests and convictions can generate a lot of additional funds for states, as convicted...
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3 Approved IID Installers in Alabama
In light of our last blog that discussed how many ignition interlock devices (IIDs) have been installed in Alabama since 2012, we thought it would be a good time out point out the specific vendors that are currently approved to install IIDs in the state. If you have...
Since 2012, Only 561 IIDs Installed in Alabama after DUI Convictions, New Study Reports
In 2012, a new law went into effect in Alabama, requiring that ignition interlock devices (IIDs) be installed on the vehicles of motorists who have been convicted of: A new study has found that, over the three years a new DUI law has been in effect, only 561 IIDs have been installed in the state, a trusted Birmingham & Montgomery…
4 Facts about Underage DUIs in Alabama
Alabama has a Zero Tolerance Law. This means that, for motorists under 21 years old, only having a little bit of alcohol in their systems can result in DUI arrests and charges. What may be just as significant as this is that fact that it can only take one DUI conviction for younger people to harm their future. Underage DUIs…
How to Avoid a DUI Arrest over Memorial Day Weekend
With the Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, many people are planning festive celebrations. If part of your celebration plans involve drinking alcohol, then make sure you plan ahead to avoid a DUI arrest, as there will likely be a lot more Alabama law enforcement officials out this weekend looking to nab drunk drivers. Avoiding a DUI Arrest: Here’s…
DUI Charges Filed against Dothan Criminal Attorney
A Dothan criminal attorney has recently been arrested for a DUI, our Montgomery DUI lawyer explains. Here’s a look at the details of the case. Contact us for the best DUI defense. Days ago, a 50-year-old criminal attorney from Dothan, Alabama was arrested for alleged drunk driving. According to Dothan Police Sergeant Mac Eggleston, the attorney had been involved in…
Can I Get a DUI Operating Vehicles Other than Cars in Alabama?
Yes – Although most DUI cases involve motorists in passenger vehicles, trucks, SUVs and/or motorcycles, Alabama DUI laws have a relatively broad definition of “vehicle,” and understanding the scope of this definition can be essential to avoiding a DUI arrest. “Vehicle,” as Defined by Alabama Law Montgomery DUI attorneys discuss the legal definition of vehicle and when people can get…
How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 3)
Here’s the conclusion to our blog series How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips. Additional Ways to Protect Yourself during an Alabama DUI Stop 5 – Be prepared to be asked to submit to BAC testing. When an Alabama DUI stop leads to an arrest and DUI charges, contact us. Our lawyers have the experience…
How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 2)
Proceeding from How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 1), below, we will highlight some more ways that you can help yourself and safeguard your rights during these traffic stops. More Smart Things to Do During an Alabama DUI Stop 3 – Do NOT admit to being drunk or having consumed alcohol. During an…
How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 1)
When traffic officers make DUI stops, how motorists speak and behave during these stops can be crucial to: When an Alabama DUI stop occurs, here’s what you can do to protect your rights. Contact us when you need the strongest DUI defense.Officers’ assessment of potential intoxication Whether a DUI arrest will be made The nature of the criminal charges that…