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
• Do the standards and penalties for DUI differ for minors under Alabama law?
  Yes. Under Alabama law, a minor, or any person under the age of 21, may be convicted of DUI if he or she is driving with a BAC of 0.02 or more. Furthermore, if it is your first DUI … more
• What happens when someone is arrested for drunk driving?
  Being arrested for a DUI is an experience most of us try to avoid.  In connection with arresting you on charges of impaired driving, you’ll probably be searched by the police, your car … more

Legal Articles

• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  The possible penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI, also known as driving under the influence, DUI) vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, the penalties are usually progressive and become more severe for each repeat offense. The penalties are imposed if a driver of a motor vehicle is caught and convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is above the … more
• 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

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