DUI PUNISHMENTS


Alabama's DUI Punishments

Lakeman & Peagler, LLC — Birmingham DUI Defense Lawyers

What should you be worried about if you're convicted for DUI?

  • A) A criminal record
  • B) Jail time
  • C) Losing your license
  • D) Expensive fines and court costs
  • E) All of the above

    • At Lakeman & Peagler, we don't have to tell you what the answer to that question is — you already know. Our attorneys will, however, give you clear information regarding the law and about your rights and possible defenses. They'll let you know what you can expect at each step of the process. They'll be honest with you about our prospects for success throughout. As a result, you'll feel more at-ease and be in a better position to make good legal decisions.

    DUI? Call us in Birmingham at 205-871-9990 or contact us online today.

    Basic DUI Penalty Chart:

     

    For a 1st DUI conviction

    On a 2nd conviction in five years

    For a 3rd conviction in your lifetime

    For a 4th conviction in your lifetime

    Criminal Record

    Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor

    Felony

    Jail/Prison

    Up to one year in jail

    Mandatory five days in jail, max. one year

    Mandatory 60 days in jail, max. one year

    Mandatory year and a day sentence, in jail or prison,
    max. 10 years

    Fines

    $600 - $2100

    $1100 - $5100

    $2100 - $10,100

    $4100 - $10,100

    Suspended License

    90 days

    One year

    Three years

    Five years

    In addition to these penalties, court-ordered community service, DUI school, and treatment for drug or alcohol abuse could also be part of your sentence. Meanwhile, a DUI conviction on your criminal record means a lifetime of looking at that little box on job applications and wondering to yourself: "If I say yes, I have been convicted of a crime…are they really going to give me a fair chance?"

    At Lakeman & Peagler, we aggressively fight to keep our clients from ever having to deal with the consequences that a DUI on their criminal record can create. And while we aren't always successful, we can guarantee you that we'll work hard to achieve the best possible outcome and give you our very best efforts all the way.

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