Like in most states in the country, DUI is a crime in Alabama. DUI law in the state of Alabama observes the implementation of determining the blood alcohol content (BAC) level of the offender. Nationwide standard of impairment is .08 percent and above but there are laws that provides even lower BAC limits for commercial drivers and those who are driving under 21 years of age.  

Your first DUI offense in Alabama will cause you an imprisonment for up to 1 year or fine worth $600 to $2,100. License suspension is 90 days. For your second offense, you will be facing a mandatory time in jail for minimum of 5 days or community service of 30 days. Fine starts at $1,000 and license suspension for 1 year.  

If you're arrested for the third time, you will serve 60 days to 1 year in jail, a fine of $2,100 to $10,000 and 3 years license suspension. You will be charge for Class "C" Felony in your 4th drunk driving arrest, and might suffer imprisonment for up to 10 years and mandatory time in jail for 1 year and 1 day. Fines range from $4,100 to $10,100 and license suspension for 5 years. You must also complete a state-certified Chemical Dependency Program. 

To help you minimize the damages and defend you in court, you need an Alabama DUI Attorney. Just fill out the form now and Local DUI Attorney will provide you a competent defense attorney to clear your record and avoid the damaging impact of the DUI charges to your career and reputation.