Criminal Law

Have You Been Arrested for DUI?

If you have a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or BUI (Boating Under the Influence) pending in Baldwin, Mobile or Washington County call The Monk Law Firm.  The initial consultation is free. The firm has represented clients in municipal courts in the cities of Bay Minette, Bayou La Batre, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Creola, Daphne, Dauphin Island, Elberta, Fairhope, Foley, Prichard, Orange Beach, Robertsdale, Saraland, Satsuma, Mobile, Elberta, Silverhill, Summerdale, Spanish Fort, Mount Vernon, and Gulf Shores just to name a few. Additionally, The Monk Law Firm has represented clients in District and Circuit Courts of Baldwin, Mobile and Washington County. Click here to find out why you need an attorney.

DUI in Alabama is set out in Section 32-5A-191 as:

Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, etc.

(a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle while:

(1) There is 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood;

(2) Under the influence of alcohol;

(3) Under the influence of a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving;

(4) Under the combined influence of alcohol and a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or

(5) Under the influence of any substance which impairs the mental or physical faculties of such person to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving.

If you have been arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence), you should consult an attorney as soon as possible because a criminal conviction could cause you to lose your job, your driving privileges or even your freedom. For example:

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Punishment:
      DUI 1st Conviction:
                                $600-$2,100 fine plus court costs
                                Up to a year in jail
      DUI 2nd Conviction:
                                $1,100-$5,100 fine plus court costs
                                Up to a year in jail but must serve a minimum 5 days or
                                complete 30 days community service
      DUI 3rd Conviction:
                                $2,100-$10,100 fine plus court costs
                                Up to a year in jail but must serve a minimum of 60 days
      DUI 4th Conviction:
                                $4,100-$10,100 fine plus court costs
                                Up to 10 years in jail
 
Driver's license Suspension or Revocation for DUI's:
  • 90 day period for a DUI 1st conviction; 
  • 1 year for a DUI 2nd conviction; 
  • 3 years for DUI 3rd conviction; 
  • 5 years for a DUI 4th conviction   

If you have been charged with a crime, you should contact The Monk Law Firm to protect your legal rights. At the Monk Law Firm, the firm understands that sometimes problems don't occur nine to five.  Consequently, the firm is available on a limited basis to take your calls on the weekend and after hours.  Please call the firm and leave a message and someone will call you back as soon as possible.