DUI Arrest Penalties - Birmingham Lawyer

Birmingham Attorney Providing Skilled DUI Defense

Many people make the mistake of pleading guilty to DUI, without understanding the consequences of their decisions. You have the right to representation and for counsel to protect your driver's license.

For skilled DUI defense, consult with the experienced litigators at Bloomston & Basgier in Birmingham, Alabama. They have extensive courtroom experience, and know many of the key players in Jefferson County. You have only one chance to protect your future.

Call 205.212.9700 or send an e-mail for a free consultation.

Consulting With a DUI Arrest Penalties Lawyer

The penalties of DUI in Alabama are severe and swift. If you refuse a breathalyzer test, your driver's license will be automatically suspended for 90 days with NO qualification for a restricted license. A skilled DUI defense attorney at the firm can explain the charges, how they may impact you, and advise you on the steps you need to take to get your license back.

You have only 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing. If you do not, you will automatically lose your driver's license. An attorney at the firm can represent you at the administrative hearing with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for a possible hardship license.

A 1st offense DUI is a misdemeanor charge with a minimum fine of $600 to $2,100, up to 12 months in jail. The sentence may be suspended or probation served with a first offense. The judge may order you to attend alcohol education classes or a drunk driving impact class.

If you are convicted of a 2nd offense DUI within five years of the first DUI, the sentence will include at least five days in jail. Fines increase to $1,100 to $5,100. Alternative sentencing may include up to 30 days of community service, and you will lose your license for a full year.

Conviction of a 3rd offense DUI carries significant DUI arrest penalties, including a minimum mandatory 60-day jail sentence, which must be served in jail. Fines range from $2,100 to $10,100 and your license is suspended for three years.

The lawyers at Bloomston & Basgier provide comprehensive felony defense. Conviction of a Class C felony includes a prison sentence of one year plus one day to 10 years with no possibility of getting a hardship driver's license.

"We will either find a way or make one."

Count on a Skilled DUI Defense Lawyer at Bloomston & Basgier

The goal of a DUI Arrest Penalties attorney at the firm is to get the charges reduced or dismissed. The attorneys strive to minimize the impact of your DUI arrest. They can request an administrative action to stay the suspension of your driver's license, or may begin litigation. In certain courts, you may qualify for a deferred program, which includes intense probation and alcohol education classes. With successful completion of the program, the case is dismissed, and you will not have a DUI conviction on your record.

Contact a DUI Arrest Penalties Attorney

For a free initial consultation with a DUI defense lawyer at the firm, call 205.212.9700 or send us an e-mail.