Alabama Approves New DUI Ignition Interlock Device

Posted on February 28, 2013 by DUI Attorney

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) recently approved a new ignition interlock device for use by defendants who have had interlock imposed due to an Alabama DUI conviction.  The new device is the FR9000 from Sens-O-Lock of America, LLC.  … Continue reading →

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ALABAMA’S IGNITION INTERLOCK LAW IN EFFECT, BUT SYSTEM IS NOT READY

Posted on September 18, 2012 by DUI Attorney

ALABAMA’S IGNITION INTERLOCK LAW IN EFFECT, BUT SYSTEM IS NOT READY by Phillip B. Price, Sr.  Alabama’s new DUI ignition interlock law went into effect at the beginning of September.  However, the regulatory scheme and infrastructure needed for the law … Continue reading →

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Alabama DUI Without Driving?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by DUI Attorney

When you hear DUI, what does it mean to you?  Most of us think of someone driving down the road while they are drunk, high on drugs , or both.  What you may not be aware of is that a … Continue reading →

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Alabama DUI Law: Pending Legislation – The Return of Alabama Felony DUI

Posted on March 27, 2012 by DUI Attorney

The Return of Alabama Felony DUI Today we reach the closing chapter in our three part series discussing bills pending in the Alabama Legislature that would affect Alabama’s DUI law.  We previously discussed a bill that would close a loophole … Continue reading →

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Alabama DUI Law: Pending Legislation – Consolidating Alabama’s DUI Charges

Posted on March 22, 2012 by DUI Attorney

This is the second installment in a three part blog series on pending Alabama DUI related legislation.  Last time we discussed a bill in the Alabama House that aims to close a loophole in the law mandating driver’s license suspensions … Continue reading →

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Alabama DUI Law: Pending Legislation – Closing the Alabama Driver’s License Suspension Loophole

Posted on March 14, 2012 by DUI Attorney

Three bills affecting Alabama citizens accused of DUI have been filed in the Alabama Legislature for the current legislative session.  I will address each of these bills in turn in this three part blog series on pending Alabama legislation.  The … Continue reading →

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Evidence Law Changes for Some Alabama DUI Cases

Posted on January 4, 2012 by DUI Attorney

Evidence Law Changes for Some Alabama DUI Cases The law affecting scientific expert testimony in certain Alabama DUI cases recently changed. Scientific expert testimony can play a crucial role in Alabama DUI trials. This type of expert testimony can be … Continue reading →

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New Alabama DUI Law 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by DUI Attorney

 Alabama DUI Law Update 2011 I.      Changes to DUI Statutory Law In the summer of 2011 the Alabama Legislature passed two bills that made significant changes toAlabama’s DUI law.  Both bills were signed onJune 9, 2011by Gov. Bentley.  Both bills … Continue reading →

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