Hix and Snedeker | Criminal Defense and DUI Law Firm Alabama

What happens if I get convicted of a D.U.I.?

The possible punishment for a DUI charge depends on many variables. Among these is whether or not it is your first, second, third or fourth offense. Below we loosely outline the possible punishment along that spectrum:

First Time Offenders

You face a misdemeanor offense, up to 1 year in jail, a fine no less than $600 and no more than $2,100, a 90 drivers license suspension, and mandatory attendance in a DUI or substance abuse program.

Second-Time Offenders (within 5 years of the previous conviction)

You face a misdemeanor offense, a mandatory minimum of 5 days in jail or 30 days of community service, up to 1 year in jail, a fine no less than $1,100 and no more than $5,100, 1 year driver license revocation, and mandatory attendance in the DUI program.

Third-Time Offenders (within 5 years of the previous conviction)

You face a misdemeanor offense, mandatory minimum of 60 days in jail, up to 1 year in jail, a fine no less than $2,100 and no more than $10,100, 3 years drivers license revocation, and attendance in the program.

Fourth-Time Offenders (within 5 years of the previous conviction)

You face a felony conviction, a mandatory minimum of 10 days in jail, up to 10 years in prison, a fine no less than $4,100 and no more and $10,100, 5 years drivers license revocation, and attendance in the program.

Aggravated DUI

If aggravated DUI laws are passed in Alabama (and they likely soon will be), the effects of conviction in cases where your BAC is .15 will be significantly higher. As the law is not written yet, the details remain hazy, but at the Hix & Snedeker in Daphne, Alabama, we remain vigilant of all changes to the law and how they may impact possible punishment in your DUI case.

DUI Assault and Manslaughter

In cases where drunk driving involved injury or death, there are serious consequences for possible punishment. With the potential for greater penalties comes all the more reason to secure aggressive representation as soon as possible. At Hix & Snedeker, we bring to the table just the right mix of experience and skill sets to defend such cases.

We represent clients with DUI or DWI charges in Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Summerdale, Foley, Loxley, Robertsdale, Bay Minette, Elberta and Silverhill.

Our goal is to PREVENT a DUI Conviction!

Call (251) 243-0708 now and get Hix & Snedeker to represent you in court!