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DUBAL Attorneys & DUBAL Lawyers - DUBAL Defense (Driving With an Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level)

What is DUBAL?

DUBAL or UBAL is a drunk driving offense that involves driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level. DUBAL stands for Driving with an Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level and UBAL simply stands for Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level. Officers or court cases (or your DUBAL attorney) may call this "per se" DUI or "per se" DWI. In short, this means it is an offense to merely have driven while having the prohibited amount of alcohol in your system regardless of whether the police officer gathers any traditional evidence of "impairment."

Similar to other drunk driving offenses, a person is guilty of DUBAL / UBAL when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state.

DUBAL / UBAL and other offenses involving the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possibly a prison sentence, depending on how serious the charges are. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you should contact a qualified DUBAL attorney immediately if you are arrested.

New "Per Se" Offense Has Been Enacted

In recent years, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have enacted a second, "per se", offense: driving with an excessive blood-alcohol concentration (typically .08%). BOTH offenses are charged, and you can even be convicted of both.

DMV Administrative Actions

In addition to the criminal DUBAL / UBAL charges brought, your state's department of motor vehicles can also take a variety of administrative actions against you whether or not you are actually convicted. Please refer to drunk driving defense for more information about this and other criminal charges that may be brought.

Should I hire a DUBAL Attorney?

Because DUBAL / UBAL laws are so complex, you not only need to hire a drunk driving defense lawyer, but one who specifically specializes in DUBAL / UBAL defense. LawInfo Lead Counsel DUBAL / UBAL defense lawyers know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights. Contact an experienced Lead Counsel DUBAL attorney today who understands your particular needs and situation.