Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here DUI/DWI Laws in Alabama »
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- There are two theories on the bases of which you can be arrested for a DUI charge in the state of Alabama. First is that, the cops can arrest you for DUI if you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This means that you have clearly impaired mental capacity because you are intoxicated. If the officer by whom you are pulled over feels that your driving appears to be impaired, there are chances that you could be arrested.
Secondly, the state of Alabama also operates with a per se law, this law states that you are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08% or higher. If your blood tests show that your BAC level is above the legal limit, you will be arrested for a DUI, it does not matter how good you can drive even with this level of BAC. 
In the state of Alabama it is not necessary that you would be driving the car then only you will be arrested for a DUI offense. If you are simply in the control of a vehicle, although it is not moving, you can be charged with DUI.
DUI Arrests in Alabama
After having arrested for DUI in Alabama you will have to face two cases. The first case that you have to face is in the criminal courts. The second case is that you have to attend an administrative hearing with the Alabama Department of Public Safety. It is essential for you to contact a lawyer as soon as you are arrested, because just 10 days are given to you to request the Department of Public Safety hearing. If you fail to do so then this will put a risk at your ability to drive.
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