Criminal Law News

Alabamians, who want to enjoy their drinks this holiday season, might want to think twice before they drive after those drinks.  Your chances of being arrested for DUI in Alabama are likely to increase in the next few days as law enforcement activities across the state increase.

The Alabama Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies as well as the Alabama Highway Patrol has increased activities this holiday season.  A state-wide anti-DUI campaign is currently underway. The campaign against DUI will also include a campaign enforcing seat belt and child restraint use.  Officers will also be looking for motorists driving above the speed limits.  However, the primary objective of the campaign will be to pull intoxicated drivers off the street.

Over the next few days, Alabama motorists can expect an increased number of saturation patrols, checkpoints, line patrols and LIDAR details.  The, Alabama Highway Patrol is expected to especially target those areas that have a higher incidence of drunk driving accidents.  If you’re driving in these areas, you’re much more likely to be pulled over for DUI, and may have a sobriety test administered.

To avoid spending your holiday talking to an Alabama DUI lawyer, avoid driving after you have had a few drinks.  It’s not always easy to judge whether you are legally intoxicated or in a condition to drive.  If in doubt, don’t drive at all.  Hire a taxi service, or designate a driver for the evening.  The consequences of a DUI conviction in Alabama can be very serious.  You could be looking at jail time, license suspension or revocation.  You could be required to install an ignition interlock device in your car or be required to take a mandatory alcohol treatment program.