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

• 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
• What is aggravated DUI?
  Aggravated DUI, also known as “extreme DUI” or “felony DUI” in some states, is a more serious DUI charge that can result from certain aggravating circumstances surrounding the incident that led to the charge. While a first DUI conviction is typically a misdemeanor under most states’ DUI laws, aggravated DUI constitutes a felony charge, which necessarily … more

Free Legal Forms

• Examination of DWI Conviction Rate Procedures
• Breath Test Refusals: NHTSA Research Notes

Legal Guides

• Drugged Driving (Nadtional Institute on Drug Abuse: InfoFacts)
• Blood Alcohol Concentration Test Refusal Laws (January 2008)
• A Guide To Sentencing DWI Offenders

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