DUI

Most people go to great lengths to ensure they do not pick up a DUI charge. Yet, many people do get them, so what is going wrong? One of the reasons is that many people still like to have an alcoholic drink even though they are driving. So rather than abstain...

Drivers know that they are not supposed to operate a vehicle while their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit. In some cases, drivers may decide that they want to actively try to reduce their BAC so that they can legally drive. There are various...

If you are facing a DUI charge and the prosecution offers a plea deal, should you accept it or take your case to trial? The pressure to resolve your case quickly can understandably be overwhelming, but this is not a decision to make on the fly. Accepting the deal...

After a lawful arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), the police can perform a chemical test on a driver to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is because drivers on public highways in Alabama are deemed to have given consent to a chemical...

The average driver in Alabama knows that the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08%. This becomes very important in many DUI cases. One crucial piece of evidence will be the results of a breath test or a blood test showing that the driver’s BAC met or...

Law enforcement officers may initiate a traffic stop if they see signs that a driver is impaired. Once they do that, they will try to find out what’s going on with the driver. This can include several things, such as observing the scene and talking to the driver. In...

The holiday season is here, and that means people heading out to parties of all sorts. One thing that can make a driver’s heart drop is seeing the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them. Once that occurs, the driver will need to pull over. A traffic stop...

Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can be frightening and confusing. A DUI arrest can also lead to serious consequences like license suspension, heavy fines and possible jail time. Taking the right steps early on will help you protect your rights and...

Drinking alcohol increases your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is what the police measure when they give you a breath test. You can be arrested on DUI charges, even if your BAC is under the legal limit, depending on whether or not the officer thinks you are...

We recently discussed breath tests in Alabama, in the context of when and how you can refuse to take one. This is often possible, although it does violate implied consent laws, so there can still be ramifications for refusing the test. But say that you didn’t refuse,...