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Former Alabama cop loses appeal

A former Alabama police officer, who denied being guilty of DUI following an accident that left a man dead, has lost his appeal of his conviction. The 38-year-old man, who resigned his position with the police department in Birmingham after his arrest, now faces a 12-year prison sentence.

The accident occurred on Nov. 18, 2009, when the former officer, who was off-duty, drove along Interstate 20/59 outside of Birmingham. His car had been traveling at a speed as high as an estimated 120 mph when it rear-ended a convertible. The two cars stuck together and skidded across the highway, according to evidence presented in court.

Alabama woman accused of murder, DUI

In a recent Alabama case, one woman has asked for the public to recognize that the driver, who allegedly caused a fatal DUI accident, is also suffering.

The 25-year-old woman is in jail, since her bail has been denied. She has been charged with driving under the influence and reckless murder in the accident that claimed the life of her 26-year-old boyfriend.

Going to the prom? Take an anti-DUI class first

This prom season, officials at a high school in Huntsville, Alabama, decided to do what they could to stem underage drinking. But some might argue that the school, parents and police are overreacting.

In Huntsville, memories are still fresh from a 2010 accident in which a former student, driving other students home, allegedly crashed his car after a night of drinking at a post-dance party. He now faces charges of murder and reckless driving.

Man appeals conviction in DUI-related case

A man convicted of vehicular homicide while driving drunk has asked for a new trial, claiming juror misconduct.

The man was found guilty of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide by a jury in a southeastern state and faces a prison term of up to 30 years. Sentencing is set for April 30.

Man Arrested for DUI Crawls out Window of Police Car and Leaves on Foot While Police Search Car

At around 4:00 a.m. Russellville police (in Russellville, AL.) arrested a suspect for DUI. He was placed in a patrol car and while the arresting officers were checking HIS car for "items to inventory" he was checking THEIR car "for a way out". He found it. He simply rolled down a window, crawled out and left on foot. At around 2:00 p.m. he was captured and taken into custody after a brief chase on foot. He now faces escape charges as well.

Man says no to plea deal in DUI case

A man in a southeastern state has chosen to stand trial in a DUI case that resulted in the deaths of two people. He refused to accept a plea deal that would have resulted in a prison term of 12 years.

The man, 28, declined the opportunity to plead guilty to a trio of felony charges and serve the dozen years, plus three more on probation. Instead, he could face up to 35 years in prison if convicted at trial.

DUI charges cost police chief his job

The manager of a town in a southeastern state has fired the police chief in response to the chief's arrest on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run. The accident shows what can happen when a public official is arrested for drunk driving. There are many consequences beyond what can be handed out in a courtroom.

The former chief, 51, was behind the wheel of an unmarked police Ford Explorer around lunchtime on a weekday when he rammed into an unmarked county sheriff's vehicle. The sheriff's deputy was stopped at a traffic light.

Man arrested after he allegedly hits, kills girl

A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother and sister were injured after being struck by a pickup truck driven by a man arrested on suspicion of DUI.

The girl and her family had spent a Saturday enjoying an air show in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The 28-year-old mother then walked with her daughters back to their car along the side of Fifth Street in Northport. The black 2008 GMC truck hit all three family members. The man driving the truck allegedly drove as far as 200 yards before stopping, police said. He walked back to the accident site to check on the family before turning around and returning to his truck, police claim.

Alabama authorities investigating why DUI didn't reach court

Alabama state troopers are investigating whether a man, who law-enforcement records say was charged with DUI, actually ever did face charges.

The case of the 49-year-old man from Conecuh County, Alabama, began in February. According to records, the man's SUV overturned as the driver headed north on Alabama 41 at about 11 p.m. The SUV blocked the southbound lane, and another motorist helped the driver flip the SUV back to the upright position. The driver then headed home.

Bus driver charged with DUI

The driver of a school bus in another southeastern state only a few hours from Huntsville faces drunk driving charges, accused of driving nearly 60 children while intoxicated.

Authorities also filed 40 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Those 40 counts represent the number of children first believed to be on board the bus while the woman drove. After additional investigation, officials determined the bus carried 59 children, and additional charges are anticipated.

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