Drunk Driving Defense

Drunk driving law deals with a variety of matters related to driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, or while a driver’s mental faculties are otherwise impaired.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I refuse to take a field sobriety test?
If the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, the police will typically try to give you not only a field sobriety test, but also a breathalyzer test (to test for your BAC … more
What constitutes driving under the influence (DUI) in Alabama?
You may be convicted of DUI in Alabama if you are driving or are in physical control of a vehicle when you have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08 or more, or if you are otherwise under the … more
When is a driver considered to be legally drunk?
While state impaired driving laws vary, you are considered to be legally drunk with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. Alcohol affects everyone differently, but many people can … more

Legal Articles

The Constitutionality of Sobriety Checkpoints
Sobriety checkpoints are legal in many states. Each jurisdiction has its own way of conducting sobriety checks on drivers of motor vehicles. However, they all have the same public safety goal of trying to prevent drunk driving. Many jurisdictions set up checkpoints late at night and on the weekends when they believe that the greatest number of drunk drivers will be on the roads. … more
The Crime of Drunk Driving
The definition of drunk driving is left up to each individual state. Each state decides the level at which a driver’s blood alcohol content is too high to safely operate a motor vehicle. When is a Driver Drunk? While it is the right of every state to define drunk driving and acceptable blood alcohol levels for that state, Congress has influenced many states to adopt the same … more