Don't Let a DUI Arrest Ruin Your Future
A DUI conviction in Alabama can mean jail time, a suspended license, sharply higher insurance rates, and limited employment options. Penalties increase with every subsequent offense, which is exactly why it's worth calling us before your first court date.
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Alabama treats DUI as a "priorable" offense — the consequences compound with each conviction. The figures below reflect current Alabama law and are provided for general information only; every case is different, and the specific penalties you're facing depend on the facts of your arrest.
| Jail | Up to 1 year in municipal or county jail (often eligible for probation) |
| Fines | $600 – $2,100, plus court costs |
| License | 90-day suspension (an ignition interlock device may allow continued driving in lieu of suspension) |
| Interlock | Required for 2 years if license is reinstated |
| Jail | 48 hours minimum, up to 1 year (5-day mandatory minimum if BAC is .15% or higher) |
| Fines | $1,100 – $5,100, plus court costs |
| License | 1-year revocation |
| Interlock | Mandatory for 2 years |
| Jail | 60 days minimum, up to 1 year |
| Fines | $2,100 – $10,100, plus court costs |
| License | 3-year revocation |
| Interlock | Mandatory for 3 years |
| Prison | 1 year and 1 day up to 10 years |
| Fines | $4,100 – $10,100, plus court costs |
| License | 5-year revocation |
| Interlock | Mandatory for 5 years |
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No matter how complicated your DUI case may seem, we're prepared to fight for your rights every step of the way. A large share of our practice has been dedicated to DUI defense for more than 25 years. During your free consultation, we'll discuss the details of your arrest and any prior convictions so we can present the strongest defense available to you.
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