Profiles of experienced DUI lawyers providing criminal defense services to clients throughout the state of Alabama.
Wed, 10th December, 2008 - Posted by - Comments Off
Attorney John T. Kirk is a talented and highly respected criminal defense attorney representing criminal defendants throughout the entire State of Alabama.
John T. Kirk has provided agressive and effective criminal defense representation throughout the state of Alabama for over 33 years, focusing exclusively in the area of DUI for over 20 years.
Only someone who has experienced it can fully appreciate the overwhelming stress, insecurity and financial burden associated with being arrested on a criminal charge. When the charge involves Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, the potential consequences are so far reaching that it is imperative to retain competent criminal defense counsel, and to do so immediately. Attorney John T. Kirk is a talented and highly respected criminal defense attorney representing criminal defendants throughout the entire State of Alabama. He is a nationally recognized expert in the defense of DUI cases and travels throughout the country speaking and lecturing at DUI Seminars for other attorneys. His firm specializes in DUI related offenses within the following areas:
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Prescription Medications
Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol or Drugs) With a Prior Conviction
Driving Under the Influence - Manslaughter
Driving Under the Influence - Murder
Mon, 3rd November, 2008 - Posted by - Comments Off
In Alabama each year, there are over 10,000 DUI arrests! DUI is one of the few crimes to which the adage “innocent until proven guilty” often doesn’t appear to apply in actual law enforcement practices. On occasion, police have stretched the idea of probable cause to stop the vehicle in the first place. In addition, your driving privileges will automatically be suspended unless you request an administrative hearing within 10 days of being charged with a DUI. For additional information about administrative hearings in Alabama, please visit our DUI Drivers’ License Suspension page.
The possible penalties for a drunk driving conviction are severe, including fines ranging from $600 for a first offense to as high as $10,000 for a fourth offense. Significant jail time and driver’s license suspension may also be included in sentencing, depending on the blood alcohol level at the time of the arrest. Charges can range from a misdemeanor charge to a DUI felony charge, depending on the circumstances and number of previous DUI convictions.
In the state of Alabama, you only have 10 days to request an hearing with the DMV for your drivers’ license after being charged with a DUI. If you don’t request a hearing, you will automatically have your driving privileges suspended! Don’t let this happen. Contact Michael P. Hanle ASAP!