Everyone knows DUIs are serious business, and our state takes these offenses seriously. Yet not everyone knows that sometimes, DUIs can turn from bad to worse; meaning, from a misdemeanor to a felony. What are DUIs? If you drive a car while under the influence of...
In Alabama, driving under the influence is a serious offense that can have long-lasting consequences. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, there are over 4,000 DUI arrests made in the state each year. If the police arrest you for a DUI, it is important to...
The state of Alabama has put some serious penalties in place for those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition to such penalties as heavy fines and suspension of driving privileges, a felony DUI will result in the loss of certain liberties...
You may have a new job opportunity and are eager to start work. However, while driving home after celebrating with friends at a local bar, law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of DUI. Now you face fines, penalty points and suspension of your driving privileges....
College is a time to plan for the future, meet new people and try new things. Many students spend their college years partying in addition to pursuing a degree, however, and their youthful exuberance often has disastrous consequences. A DUI charge may leave college...
A D.U.I. / D.W.I. charge can ruin an otherwise wonderful evening. Office Christmas parties, or "Holiday Parties" for more progressive companies, generate almost as many D.U.I. / D.W.I. arrests as embarrassing stories and gossip. Every year, employees look forward to...
D.U.I. Defense is an artform. It involves a combination of legal knowledge, scientific knowledge, case specific research, and experience. The law seems to change annually, and the science develops continually. Law enforcement screening tools were recently updated,...
Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) causes tremendous losses every year in the United States. As a response, legislatures have steadily increased penalties for convictions. In 2011, Money Magazine estimated that a D.U.I. conviction costs the motorist approximately...
