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Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests are a common inspiration for criminal charges. Many people who otherwise never break the law sometimes drive after drinking. They may assume that they are sober enough to get home safely, only to end up stopped by police and...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are relatively common in Alabama. Despite how frequently people end up accused of impaired driving, many people only have a basic understanding of DUI rules in Alabama. The following are the basics that drivers need to know...
What people say when they have had a few drinks can get them into trouble. That is especially true of those stopped by police officers who suspect them of impaired driving. People feeling stressed about a drunk driving traffic stop sometimes unintentionally worsen...
Alabama drivers who display impaired ability or who seemingly fail tests administered by police officers could end up arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Many people feel incredibly anxious when they face accusations of breaking the law and might...
Alabama takes its drug laws seriously. Even the possession of a controlled substance can land you in jail. A controlled substance is any drug included in Schedules I through V under federal law. Schedule I includes a broad range of drugs that are considered to be...
You’ve likely seen people being put through the roadside field sobriety tests on TV or in real life. The tests generally appear straightforward. However, when it’s you who’s been stopped, this process can inspire anxiety that can make them extremely challenging,...
Alabama drug charges are frequently the result of police officers physically finding contraband. They might locate drugs on someone's person, inside of vehicle or at a residence. The officers then seize those drugs as evidence. Prosecutors can later pursue criminal...
Those arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Alabama often feel embarrassed and hopeless. They imagine that there is no option other than pleading guilty and believe that their guilty plea will likely mean they will face challenges for years to...
Like many other states, Alabama enforces implied consent laws. These laws pertain to drivers who are said to be under the influence. In many cases, they are under the influence of alcohol, but it’s important to know that police officers do stop people from driving...
Most states have DUI laws that allow for different levels of punishment depending on whether an offense is someone’s first, second or third offense. Alabama is stringent when it comes to its laws addressing repeated violations. While DUIs are common and often...