Montgomery DUI Lawyer
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Montgomery, you should immediately contact an attorney to ensure that your rights are protected.
Whitney B. Polson, Esq. is here to help. He has years of experience in successfully handling DUI cases throughout Alabama. Mr. Polson has the knowledge you need to avoid the consequences of a DUI conviction.
After being arrested for drunk driving, you will face a variety of criminal, driver's license, employment, social, family, economic and insurance problems.
The first issue you need to tackle is the administrative driver's license suspension. When you received your license in Alabama, you agreed to the implied consent law. This law states that you have consented to take a chemical test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC) if a law enforcement agent suspects that you are driving under the influence. You can face penalties whether you take the test and fail or refuse to submit to a test.
The administrative driver's license suspension is separate from the criminal driver's license suspension or revocation. This means that your license will be suspended whether you are found guilty in criminal court or not. The length of the suspension is determined by how many alcohol-related offenses the driver has had in a five-year period.
The suspension time is as follows:
• First offense: 90 day suspensionThe good news is that your administrative license suspension can be challenged. Mr. Polson can assist you in keeping your driver's license.
• Second or Third Offense: 3 year suspension
• Four or more offenses: 5 year suspension
There are also criminal penalties that you will be facing. They include:
• Steep finesThese consequences affect your life in other ways. For example, you may be limited in the jobs that you can get without a clean driving record or criminal background check. You may also be inconvenienced if you do not have a driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Jail time
• Probation
• Community service
• Mandatory attendance at alcohol abuse education classes
• Driver's license revocation
• The installation of an ignition interlock device
You need to fight your DUI charge. Fill out our convenient online contact form today to hear from an expert DUI attorney in Montgomery. We offer a free, no obligation case evaluation.
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