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Kreps Law Firm, LLC – Tuscaloosa, Alabama DUI Lawyers

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOTHING REGARDING YOUR DUI ARREST, YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE WILL LIKELY BE SUSPENDED EVEN BEFORE YOU GO TO COURT.

Alabama DUI Defense Lawyers

If you've been arrested in Alabama for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs), even if it's for the first time, it is highly advisable that you speak with a qualified DUI attorney. We know from our years of experience helping DUI clients that most people aren't particularly knowledgeable about the Alabama DUI system, and their anxiety and confusion can be a stumbling block to a good resolution of their case. We're here to "walk you through the system" and help obtain the best possible outcome for you.

Note: If you fail to act after your DUI arrest, your driver's license will probably be suspended by the Alabama Department of Public Safety before you even get to court.

If you want to keep your driver's license and stay out of jail, call us and we'll tell you about the five major ways we can help you with your DUI. Whatever you do, don't bury your head in the sand — a conviction for DUI gives you a permanent criminal record, and your initial court appearance will be here before you know it.

Let's Talk About Your Options
The consequences of a DUI conviction can cause a serious upheaval in your life and the lives of family members. The Alabama DUI defense team at the Kreps Law Firm, LLC is committed to providing comprehensive and excellent representation to individuals who are facing DUI charges. Our goals are always focused on getting you a better outcome, such as:

· Enabling you to keep your driver's license
· Getting your DUI and other charges dismissed
· Reaching a plea agreement for a lesser offense
· Obtaining a not-guilty verdict
· Keeping you out of jail
· Getting reductions in the amount of the fines and costs in the event of a conviction or guilty plea

Experience and Knowledge for the Accused
Our firm routinely handles both the defense of DUI charges and Driver's License Appeal cases — we've dealt with the whole spectrum of circumstances that give rise to these legal areas. Our focus and experience give us the knowledge you need.

Alabama resident Joseph Kreps, our firm's founder, is an active member of the National College for DUI Defense, and he has additional specialized training in defending DUIs. He has also completed the certification course by the NHTSA (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration) for administering field sobriety tests — the tests that police officers often do incorrectly. He knows every possible way to challenge your DUI charges.

DUI and Alabama Law
There are very strict and non-negotiable consequences for being convicted of a DUI offense in Alabama. They fall into two categories: criminal punishment and criminal punishment.

Criminal Case Punishment If You're Convicted
1st DUI conviction: Maximum sentence of one year in jail. Fine between $600 and $2,100.

2nd conviction: Five days in jail is mandatory, with a maximum of one year. Fine between $1,100 and  $5,100.

3rd conviction: Sixty days in jail is mandatory, with a maximum sentence of one year. Fine between $2,100 and $10,100.

4th or subsequent DUI conviction (a Class C Felony): Minimum sentence of one year and one day in jail with a mandatory minimum of at least 10 days in jail. Maximum sentence is 10 years in jail. Fine between $4,100 and $10,100.

Civil Case Punishments If You're Convicted
1st DUI conviction: 90 day license suspension

Refusal to take breathalyzer test: Automatic 90 day license suspension.

2nd conviction: Revocation of driving privileges for a year.

3rd conviction: Revocation of driving privileges for three years.

4th or subsequent DUI conviction: Revocation of driving privileges for five years.

The mandatory sentences described above are not negotiable upon conviction. These mandatory sentences are set by law — they do not depend on the specific details of your case.

Learn More about Your Options
It's essential that you be fully and thoroughly informed about the DUI process and the options you have. We realize that some complex emotions can result from a DUI arrest, and calling a law firm about a DUI charge is often a difficult step to take. We can help you get back on your feet.

Please call us today for a free initial consultation. We'll discuss your case in depth and explain your options, whether you need a defense for a DUI charge or help with a Driver's License Appeal. Tell our receptionist that you saw our website, and she'll handle your case with special care.

We know that you probably have questions and some concerns as well. We strive to relieve our clients' anxiety and to explain everything as fully and as honestly as possible, in plain English. You're not alone, and you can get through this. Give us a call or contact us online today.

KREPS LAW FIRM, LLC DUI CASE RESULTS

Charge(s): Driving Under the Influence (DUI); No Seat Belt
Facts: Kreps Law Firm client sitting in non-moving traffic at 8:00 p.m. and police officer motions to pull over.  Officer orders client out of the vehicle and asked to perform field sobriety tests (horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk and turn, one leg stand).  Failed field sobriety tests.  Arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .08g/ 210L
Result: DUI charge DISMISSED after negotiations between DUI Attorney Joseph Kreps and prosecutor.

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Charge(s): Driving Under the Influence (DUI); No Seat Belt
Facts: Kreps Law Firm client in traffic and police officer motions to pull over.  Officer orders client out of the vehicle and asked to perform field sobriety tests (horizontal gaze nystagmus, one leg stand).  Failed field sobriety tests.  Arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .11g/ 210L
Result: DUI charge DISMISSED after negotiations between DUI Attorney Joseph Kreps and prosecutor.

Charge(s): Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Facts: Kreps Law Firm client stopped at DUI checkpoint.  Officer orders client out of the vehicle and asked to perform field sobriety tests (horizontal gaze nystagmus, one leg stand, walk and turn).  Failed field sobriety tests.  Arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .11g/ 210L
Result: DUI charge DISMISSED after negotiations between DUI Attorney Joseph Kreps and prosecutor.

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Charge(s): Driving Under the Influence (DUI); Failure to Drive in Traffic Lane
Facts: Kreps Law Firm client pulled over by police at 2:03 a.m.  Officer orders client out of the vehicle and asked to perform field sobriety tests (horizontal gaze nystagmus, one leg stand).  Failed field sobriety tests.  Arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: Refused Test.
Result: DUI charge DISMISSED after negotiations between DUI Attorney Joseph Kreps and prosecutor.

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Joseph C. Kreps, Esq.

KREPS LAW FIRM, LLC
502 Montgomery Highway, Suite 202
Birmingham, Alabama 35216

 Ph: 205-824-6545    Fax: 205-824-6548

Contact Joseph C. Kreps Today For Your Free Consultation!

If you want to save your driver’s license, avoid jail time and begin the process of fighting your DUI, then call us now at (205) 824-6545 to learn the top 5 ways we can help you with your DUI case. 

Kreps Law Firm, LLC – Tuscaloosa, Alabama DUI Lawyers

Alabama DUI Attorneys at Kreps Law Firm, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama represent clients in and around the greater Birmingham Metro area, including Jefferson County and Shelby County and the communities of Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Jasper, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Bessemer, Pelham, Alabaster, Vestavia, Talladega, Trussville, Gardendale, Harpersville, Chelsea, Irondale, and Montevallo.

Note: These testimonials are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about the outcome of a particular case, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The evaluation of a case depends on the facts, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among other factors.

“No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers."