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 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
• 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

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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