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Birmingham DUI Lawyers

1. Fortune Law Office: Did You Know? If Alabama receives a record of a DUI conviction from a sister state, Alabama is authorized to suspend the license. A first conviction for DUI mandates suspension of the offenderÕs driverÕs license for ninety days by the Direct of Public Safety. A second DUI conviction within a five-year period mandates that the driver's license be revoked for a period of one year, while a third conviction within the same period requires revocation for a period of three years. The Alabama Code mandates that the court shall require the surrender of any driver's license from a defendant convicted of an offense for which revocation is mandatory and the court shall forward the license to the Department of Public Safety with the record of conviction Did you know for a fourth conviction of a DUI you could be sentenced to 10 years in jail.
2. Wess Law Firm: Potentially successful defenses include: * Lack of probable cause for the police to stop you * Improperly conducted field sobriety tests * Invalid or inaccurate Breathalyzer tests * And many other defenses
3. Overton, Jason: DUI is a very serious offense with far reaching consequences.
4. Oncale Firm: * Clarify the exact charges against you and the corresponding penalties * Thoroughly review all available information, looking for problems with the legality of your traffic stop, the Breathalyzer or other testing equipment, field sobriety tests, or other aspects of the prosecution's case * Help you deal with both the criminal charge against you and the administrative case involving your driver's license * Work closely with you to identify the best strategy given your individual priorities, the jurisdiction of your case and other key factors.
5. Jones, Marcus: What Could HappenÉ On a first conviction for drunk driving, you will probably not get jail time, but your license will be suspended for 90 days. There is no restricted license in Alabama, so you will have to find another way to get to work or school. There will be fines of $500 to $2,000, plus mandatory DUI school. The criminal record may hinder employment opportunities or college entrance. That conviction also sets you up for severe penalties for a second DUI Ñ mandatory jail and license revocation. A third offense is at least 60 days behind bars and a fourth DUI is a felony with prison time.
6. Jackson, Perry: If you have been arrested for DUI you need competent legal representation that can end the heartache, and financial stress that follows a DUI arrest. A DUI arrest can result in loss of your driving privileges which can result in loss of your job and even your family. You can prevent the suspension of your license in many cases.
7. Lakeman & Peagler: Right now, at this moment, it might feel like your recent DUI arrest is the end of the world. The truth is that a lot of people are arrested for DUI each year in central Alabama. Some are convicted; some are not. Either way, life does go on. That saidÑthe consequences of a conviction are severe and will impact you and your family in many ways. With that in mind, isn't it worth doing whatever you can to avoid conviction? There are many ways to defend a DUI charge, including challenging improper arrest procedures or sloppy evidence handling, and whether the breathalyzer or blood test was correctly administered. We will examine and evaluate every aspect of your DUI arrest that can possibly be challengedÊor suppressed. We will also meet directly with the prosecutor on your case, seeking ways to minimize your penalties or to reduce the impact of a conviction. Not only does a DUI carry serious penalties under the law, it can affect your family relationships and employment opportunities.
8. Simms & Asssociates: A DUI conviction will follow you wherever you go in life. It can affect your freedom to drive, your insurance rates, and maybe your ability to find employment. For this reason, you should take the opportunity to defend yourself. You are entitled to a vigorous defense from a knowledgeable DUI attorney.
9. Polson & Polson: NOT GUILTY!! The words you want to hear. A DUI arrest is not a conviction! # Q: Can I go to jail if convicted of DUI? A: YES!! A first conviction has a range of incarceration from 0-365 days. A second conviction (within 5 years of the first) has a range of incarceration from mandatory minimum 5 days up to 365 days. A third conviction in a lifetime has a minimum incarceration of 60 days up to 365 days. A fourth or subsequent DUI conviction is a felony with a range of incarceration of 1 year and 1 day up to 10 years in prison with a minimum 10 days served. # Q: Will I loose my driver license if convicted of DUI? A: YES!! For first conviction 90 days, second conviction (within 5 years of first) 1 year, third conviction 3 years, fourth or subsequent 5 years. # Q: Can out of state DUI convictions be used for sentence enhancement in Alabama? A: YES!! In April of 2006 Governor Riley signed into law legislation that allows out of state DUI convictions to be used for sentence enhancement purposes in Alabama. # Q: DonÕt DUI convictions not count after 5 years? A: YES & NO. DUI convictions stay on your criminal history for a lifetime. Alabama counts DUI convictions over a lifetime for sentence enhancement purposes with the one exception being if your second DUI conviction is more than 5 years from your first DUI conviction the second can be treated as a first conviction for penalty purposes; though, it does go on your record so as to count later to sentence enhance you. (* a recent amendment of 32-5A-191 by the Alabama Legislature may effect the above question--please contact our office for details *) # Q: If I am convicted of DUI I can have my record expunged, right? A: WRONG!! There is no provision in Alabama that allows for the expungement of criminal records. If you are convicted of DUI in Alabama, it is on your record for the rest of your life, with few exceptions. The only exceptions are if the court grants you Youthful Offender status and or your case is heard in juvenile court. In both of these cases your record is sealed and the conviction can not be later used for sentence enhancement. # Q: Every lawyer knows how to handle DUI cases, right? A: WRONG!! Would you go to your family doctor if you needed to have a brain operation? NO! You would go to a doctor that specializes in that field. The same is true for lawyers. Some lawyers practice nothing but criminal defense. Other lawyers take on personal injury cases. etc. # Q: There is no way to win a DUI case, you might as well plead guilty? A: WRONG!! In America you are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Many people forget this cornerstone of the American Justice System. DonÕt assume your case is hopeless until it has been evaluated by a lawyer immersed in the subject matter of DUI defense. Look at our successful case examples on this website. You might be surprised at the cases we have won. # Q: I can get a hardship driver license if my license is suspended for a DUI conviction in Alabama? A: NO! Alabama has no provision for hardship driver permits. Though, your driving privilege may be saved through other ways.