DUI Defense in Auburn, Alabama
Driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated can have disastrous results. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that alcohol impairment resulted in 10,839 fatalities in 2009.
Driving is a privilege—not a right. Drunk driving or driving under the influence can have severe consequences, including:
- Revoked driving privileges
- Increased insurance rates
- Mandatory drug or alcohol classes
- Large monetary fines
In addition to this, you may have to serve time in jail and perform some type of community service.
Get a strong advocate for Auburn drunk driving charges
Big John Alley, Attorney at Law, is here to represent all type of clients charged with driving under the influence and drunk driving in Eastern and Central Alabama from his office location in Auburn. He warns you of all the potential consequences of a drunk driving conviction and helps you make the best decision for you and your loved ones.
Drunk driving usually pertains to a situation where someone consumes enough alcohol to impair his or her judgment and ability to operate a motor vehicle. This is also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI). However, in cases of driving under the influence (DUI), one becomes impaired due to consuming alcohol or other types of drugs. Both prescription and illegal drugs have side effects that can impair even the best drivers.
Since a wide variety of drugs can impair your judgment, it is no surprise that many people get caught driving under the influence and are incarcerated. Checkpoints are often set up on major roadways to detect people driving under the influence. At these checkpoints, if officers suspect you of drunk driving, you may have to take a sobriety test. If you fail that test, you face Auburn drunk driving charges and your car can be impounded.
Why you need an Auburn DUI attorney
While both DUI and DWI are major crimes, a DUI offense is usually a lesser charge—with less severe penalties. However, a DUI is a felony if a driver is convicted of the offense more than four times. This results in increasingly harsh penalties. Jail sentences increase significantly—as much as ten years—and you risk losing your driving privileges permanently.
No one out there ever thinks he or she will be arrested for such a crime. Unfortunately, it can happen to anyone because drugs impair judgment and rational thought. If you are ever arrested and charged with DUI or DWI, you need a lawyer in Auburn who has experience in defending clients charged with these offenses.
Get Big John on your side
At Big John Alley, Attorney at Law, we ensure that you get a fair trial, and we take the legal steps necessary to protect your rights. We also fight to secure your driving privileges—even if it is not your first offense.
If you or a loved one is facing drunk driving or driving under the influence charges, call Big John at 334-887-3600. You can also discuss your DUI arrest in Auburn through our quick contact web form.
