DUI Defense for Repeat Offenders in Alabama
Any DUI or DWI conviction is serious but a multiple DUI offense will lead to legal consequences and penalties that are much more severe than a first time offense. Multiple DUI offenses can lead to larger fines, longer periods of license suspension or revocation, the impoundment of your vehicle and license plate and potential jail sentences.
A fourth DUI offense is considered a felony in the state of Alabama and can lead to up to ten years of imprisonment. If you have been arrested and charged with a second, third or other multiple DUI offense, you need experienced representation as soon as possible.
In addition, a driver may also be facing felony DUI charges if a person is killed or has suffered bodily injury in a DUI or DWI case. This is true if the injured person is another driver, a pedestrian or a passenger in his or her own vehicle. At Burke, Harvey & Frankowski, our firm provides aggressive DUI defense for first time and multiple offenses in Birmingham and the surrounding communities of Alabama.
Our experienced lawyers know the laws for DUI arrests in Alabama and will investigate the stop and any evidence that was gathered by law enforcement, including the results of breath and other chemical tests. Contact us if you are facing charges for multiple DUI offenses. Get the representation that you need to protect your rights.
Multiple DUI Offenses
Penalties for DUI offenses increase substantially as the number of convictions rise. The penalties for multiple DUI offenses are outlined below:
| First DUI offense | No mandatory jail time | $600 to $2,100 in fines | 90 days suspended driver's license |
| Second DUI offense | Five days mandatory and up to one year in jail | $1,100 to $5,100 in fines | One year revoked driver's license |
| Third DUI offense | 60 days minimum and up to one year in jail | $2,100 to $10,100 in fines | Three years revoked driver's license |
| Fourth DUI offense | Up to 10 years of imprisonment | $4,100 to $10,100 in fines | Five years revoked driver's license |
Drivers may also face the mandatory completion of DUI school and an alcohol assessment program. These penalties will vary depending on jurisdiction and the facts of each individual case.
Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation
If you already have a DUI conviction on your record and you have been arrested for another DUI offense, you need to speak with an attorney about your defense as soon as possible. Contact us at Burke, Harvey & Frankowski, in Birmingham, Alabama, to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. Call us at 205-930-9091 or toll free at 888-930-9091.
