From traffic tickets and public intoxication to DUI, drug possession and domestic violence charges, a conviction for a municipal offense can come with serious potential consequences. You need an attorney who understands the challenges you face and will do everything possible to protect your rights.
Do not make any statements to law enforcement before you have talked to a lawyer. At the law offices of Don A. McGriff, P.C., we are ready to protect your rights today.
Our firm protects the accused in municipal, district, and circuit courts throughout the Mobile Bay area and Baldwin County, Alabama. Whether you have been charged with a DUI or traffic misdemeanor in municipal court or drug charges in district court, we will help you understand your rights and your options moving forward.
We also handle crimes involving multiple offenses, such as gun violations. We defend people accused of felonies, and we handle district courts appeals in Alabama circuit courts.
If you are stopped for a DUI, we strongly recommend that you refuse to take any sobriety test — such as following a light with your eyes or walking a straight line — including a Breathalyzer test. Don't count. Don't say your ABCs. Without these tests on the record, you have a much better chance to fight DUI charges.
You are under no legal obligation to take such tests, according to Alabama state law, although if you do refuse you will lose your license for 90 days under Alabama's Implied Consent Law. Even if you agree to take the test, you will lose your license if you are convicted. Still, faced with the possibility of a DUI conviction, you are better off losing your license for three months. A fourth DUI in five years is a felony in Alabama.
If you do take a field sobriety test and are arrested for DUI, you will need to file for an administrative hearing within ten days of your arrest if you want to prevent your license suspension. If you refuse, as we recommend, you will want to see a lawyer right away so you can request an administrative hearing about the loss of your license.
We are not just defense attorneys — we are lawyers with real-life experience. We know that you are looking for a real-life solution. From our Fairhope and Orange Beach law offices, we are able to help you all over Baldwin County. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
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Fairhope Office:Phone: 251-517-0954 | Orange Beach Office:Phone: 251-981-2811 |
At the Fairhope and Orange Beach, Alabama law offices of Don A. McGriff, P.C., we represent clients throughout the Mobile Bay area and Baldwin County in communities such as Fairhope, Orange Beach, Bay Minette, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Robertsdale, Spanish Fort and Summerdale. In parole matters and in governmental relations, we represent clients statewide. | |
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