Aug
Alabama DUI Enforcement Legislation
August 18, 2012In 2011, Alabama became the last state to enact driving under the influence (DUI) legislation that included the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDS). Under the law, Alabama courts are required to order the installation of IID’s for those first-time offenders whose blood alcohol levels are 0.15 or higher and for all repeat offenders. An [...]
Jun
Huntsville No. 1 in Alabama for DUI Arrests for 15th Straight Year
June 2, 2012At almost midnight on a Friday night, a stretch of road along Pulaski Pike near Oakwood Avenue is quite busy. The middle of Pulaski Pike is lined with 16 police cars in the turn lane along with a special vehicle known as the Bat Van. These officers are looking for those drivers who use excessive [...]
May
Detroit Lions Tackle Nick Fairley Arrested in Mobile for 2nd Time in Two Months
May 30, 2012Former Auburn University football player, Nick Fairley, was arrested on May 27, at approximately 1:00 a.m. for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police, claimed Alabama State Troopers. Fairley, 24, the current Detroit Lions defensive tackle, had been traveling 100mph in a black 2010 Escalade and, according to police, refused to yield to [...]
May
Dramshop Law Part of the Temperance Movement
May 17, 2012The dramshop law dates back to the Temperance Movement of the mid-1800’s. The basic principle is that anyone who serves alcohol holds some liability to the safety of others as a result of serving the beverages. Therefore, damages resulting from serving someone too much alcohol, rendering them impaired, makes the establishment that served it liable [...]
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