Birmingham Drunk Driving
The Birmingham drunk driving attorneys at the Lakeman & Peagler, L.L.C. law firm utilize their knowledge and experience to help reduce the DUI charges against you, and may help you to avoid conviction altogether. The civil and criminal penalties for drunk driving in Birmingham and throughout Alabama are serious and become more severe with each subsequent offense. In addition, a drunk driving conviction can lead to other significant consequences such as increased insurance premiums, damage to your credit rating, and may even result in the loss of your job.
When you have been arrested for a Birmingham DUI, you will need a qualified Birmingham drunk driving lawyer who can help you:
- By scheduling your hearing with the Alabama Department of Public Safety regarding your drivers’ license suspension and dealing with the Motor Vehicle Department with all issues pertaining to your driving privileges.
- By reviewing your case completely and explaining what you can expect in terms of the penalties associated with your arrest, court appearances that will be required, and how your case will proceed.
- By reviewing police reports and evidence, contacting witnesses, and gathering important information for building your defense.
- By analyzing the legality of the DUI stop to be sure that there was probable cause and that the proper procedures were followed in the arrest. The police must have a reasonable reason for stopping you and reasonable cause for arresting you on Birmingham DUI charges. When the proper protocol is not followed, the evidence that is collected in a DUI case may be thrown out and your case could be dismissed.
- By determining if the DUI testing was done correctly and if the officer administering the test was properly trained in the use of the equipment and the administration of the test. Was the equipment properly calibrated and in proper working order?
- By discussing your options and priorities and developing a defense strategy that will optimize your personal goals.
There are various ways that DUI convictions can be avoided and an experienced and skilled DUI law firm in Birmingham will explore all the avenues possible to avoid or reduce jail time, help you to get your license back, and help to preserve your reputation.
