Multiple DUI Attorney in Birmingham

Repeat DUI Defense Across Alabama Since 2010

If you’re facing multiple DUI charges in Birmingham, the case you’re dealing with isn’t just more of the same. It’s a different category of legal exposure, with a prior-conviction record that can reshape the prosecution’s position and the sentencing range available to the court. At Revill Law Firm, our criminal-defense attorneys have been representing clients charged with DUI and other serious offenses throughout Alabama since 2010. We offer free, confidential case evaluations and can review the charges, your prior record, and the procedural history of your case before making any assessment.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in Alabama, and the consequences grow substantially with each prior conviction. Even a first-time DUI can result in up to one year in jail and a 90-day driver’s license suspension. A second, third, or subsequent conviction triggers longer incarceration ranges, larger fines, extended license revocation, mandatory ignition interlock device requirements, and, at the fourth offense, felony classification under Alabama Code § 32-5A-191.

What Is a Multiple DUI Offense in Alabama?

Under Alabama law, a multiple DUI offense is a DUI charge brought against someone who has previously been convicted of DUI. A prior conviction may increase the sentencing exposure if the new charge results in a conviction.

Alabama generally looks back 10 years from the date of the current offense when evaluating prior DUI convictions for sentencing purposes under Alabama Code § 32-5A-191. The date, jurisdiction, classification, and final disposition of each prior case can all affect how it is treated. A prior felony DUI conviction may also affect how a later DUI charge is classified under current Alabama law. Because the specifics of prior cases matter, we review the actual conviction records, not just arrest history, before advising on how prior offenses may affect your current charge.

The facts of the current stop, the history of your prior convictions, and how those convictions are classified under Alabama’s DUI framework all shape what you’re facing. A charge isn’t the same as a conviction, and the consequences ultimately depend on what the prosecution can prove and how the case is resolved.

Penalties for Multiple DUI Convictions in Alabama

Alabama’s DUI penalties increase at each conviction level. The ranges below reflect Alabama Code § 32-5A-191 and apply when prior convictions fall within the applicable lookback period. These are conviction-level consequences, not guaranteed outcomes for any individual case, and statutory exceptions apply.

Current Alabama penalties by conviction level include:

• Second Conviction: Mandatory minimum five days in jail (or community service for not less than 30 days), up to one year; fines ranging from $1,100 to $5,100; one-year driver’s license revocation; mandatory ignition interlock device installation for two years
• Third Conviction: Mandatory minimum 60 days in jail, up to one year; fines ranging from $2,100 to $10,100; three-year driver’s license revocation; mandatory ignition interlock device installation for three years
• Fourth or Subsequent Conviction: Classified as a Class C felony; imprisonment of not less than one year and one day nor more than 10 years; fines ranging from $4,100 to $10,100; five-year driver’s license revocation; mandatory ignition interlock device installation for four years

A conviction at any repeat level may also involve court-ordered participation in a DUI or substance-abuse program. The felony classification at the fourth conviction carries consequences beyond the criminal sentence itself, including potential effects on civil rights, firearm eligibility, and future criminal exposure. The ignition interlock requirement runs alongside, not instead of, the license revocation period, and both are administered through separate court and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency processes.

Handling a Repeat DUI Case in Jefferson County

Birmingham sits within Jefferson County, which is part of Alabama’s Tenth Judicial Circuit. The Tenth Judicial Circuit includes both the Birmingham Division and the Bessemer Division. Depending on where in Jefferson County the offense occurred, your case may be filed in one division or the other. The correct court, the filing status, the prior-conviction history, and your current license status can all affect how the defense is prioritized from the start.

Court dates and courtroom assignments can change. Rely on court-issued documentation and verify current scheduling information with the appropriate court or through your attorney. Revill Law Firm is based in Birmingham, and we represent clients facing DUI and other criminal charges throughout Alabama. When a case involves prior convictions, we review both the local procedure and the statute governing how those convictions may be treated.