| If you are an Alabama driver who is facing your first | | | | let their DUI attorney make this request for them so |
| DUI conviction, you are most probably wondering what | | | | that they are ensured that it is done correctly and in a |
| you should expect from this DUI charge. First, you | | | | timely manner. Your license will automatically be |
| need to understand that you can be arrested for DUI | | | | suspended if you do not make the request in time. The |
| in this state based on either your blood alcohol content | | | | typical suspension for someone who is convicted of |
| or your driving pattern. If you are obviously drunk and | | | | his or her first DUI is ninty days. |
| your driving pattern indicates that you are not fit to be | | | | If you are convicted, you will face misdemeanor |
| driving, you can be arrested and charge with an | | | | charges. You will have to pay between $600 and |
| Alabama DUI. Also, you can be arrested if your BAC | | | | $2,100 in fines. You will also have to attend a |
| is .08% or higher, even if you appear to be driving | | | | substance abuse program. The law allows DUI |
| safely. | | | | convictions in Alabama to come with a jail sentence of |
| Once you are arrested, you only have ten days to | | | | up to 365 days, but a skilled attorney can help ensure |
| make the request to the department of motor vehicles | | | | that you do not have to go to jail after your drunk |
| to allow you to retain your driver's license. Most people | | | | driving arrest. |