If you are arrested for driving under the influence in Orange Beach Alabama there are substantial penalties that can be imposed. Your driver’s license will be suspended, if you do not fight the suspension. In addition to a driver’s license suspension, the court can impose additional penalties if you are found guilty or plead guilty. The penalties for drinking and driving get progressively harsher with the number of prior convictions you have. It is important that you speak with an Orange Beach Alabama DUI attorney to make sure you know exactly what you are facing, so contact us today. Our attorneys provide a FREE CONSULTATION on DUI arrests. To speak with one of our lawyers about your Orange Beach drunk driving charge call (251) 945-5300.
See the Alabama DUI or DWI criminal penalties below.
First Offense DUI DWI – Orange Beach Alabama
For a first conviction of driving under the influence in Orange Beach AL you can be sentenced to up to 365 days in jail and a fine between $600.00 and $2,100.00 or some combination of fine and jail term. You will have to attend a substance abuse evaluation and drug or alcohol classes or DUI classes .
Second Offense DUI DWI – Orange Beach Alabama
For a second conviction of driving under the influence, within a five-year period you face a jail term of not less than 5 days and up to 365 days in jail. In some situations the Court may permit you to perform 30 days of community service in lieu of the five day minimum jail sentence. The fine for the second offense is between $1,100.00 and $5,100.00. You will have to attend and complete a court ordered substance abuse and treatment program or DUI classes.
Third Offense DUI DWI – Orange Beach Alabama
For a third conviction for driving while intoxicated there is a mandatory jail sentence of not less than 60 days and up to 365 days in jail. The fine for the third offense is not less than $2,100.00 and up to $10,100.00 and you have to attend and complete the court ordered substance abuse treatment program whether that be intensive outpatient treatment or DUI classes.
Fourth Offense DUI DWI – Orange Beach Alabama
For the fourth and subsequent convictions for driving under the influence it shall be a Class C felony and you will be sentenced to a minimum of 1 year and 1 day in jail and up to 10 years in jail. The range of fine for a fourth or subsequent conviction of DUI is not less than $4,100.00 and up to $10,100.00 and you must complete a substance abuse court referral program.
Enhancement to Penalty
A person who is over the age of 21 and is convicted of a DUI or DWI in Orange Beach and there was a child under the age of 14 present in the vehicle at the time of the offense, the minimum punishment shall be doubled.
The Alabama penalties for drunk or drugged driving are severe; therefore, you need to make sure that you consult an AL DUI attorney. If you have been arrested for an alcohol or drug related offense in Alabama you should speak with an attorney immediately to make sure that you protect your rights. Call the attorneys at Harbison & Hoyt, LLC for help with your charge. Our drinking and driving lawyers offer a FREE CONSULTATION and if you are out of state we offer free telephone consultations. (251) 945-5300
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