As the Holiday season approaches let me caution all of the drivers to be aware of the increased risk of being stopped and arrested for DUI. Law Enforcement always makes an extra effort to stop those driving while under the influence. This may occur through a routine traffic stop like speeding or you make come from a stop at a safety/sobriety checkpoint.In either case if you appear to be driving under the influence it will result in your arrest.
It is very important to contact an attorney should this happen to you. I assist many people who have been charged with DUI and have been able to help them keep their driving privileges after such an arrest. Another consideration is the action that the Alabama Department of Public Safety will take against you pre-trial.
Being convicted for DUI can result in the suspension of your driver's license for up to 90 days. It can also include jail time. Some people might not understand the full impact of a license suspension, it can affect how you get to and from work, if you can meet your obligations as a parent, even cause the permanent loss of a job, especially for those who work as commercial drivers.
Should you or someone you know be arrested for DUI please help them get in contact with an attorney who represents people charged with this offense.