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Unfortunately, a quirk in Alabama law - apparently unintended - now means that some drunk drivers serving time in prison on felony convictions could have those convictions reduced to misdemeanors and be released on time served.

Bibb County Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers & Attorneys

Freedom is the greatest gift we are given by our creator, and the United States constitution. However, your gift of freedom will be taken from you if you break the law in Alabama. Having an experienced attorney on your side is the only defense you have against the will of the State of Alabama. You should always hire an attorney to defend you against the State. Never go through an Alabama criminal trial on your own!

Aside from taking a case to trial, many options exist for criminal defendants under the law. Even without going to trial, an experienced attorney could negotiate a more favorable result in the case. It is a fact that if you try to go through the case without an attorney, you don’t have as much of an opportunity to gain a favorable result.

Byron M. Richardson has helped past clients avoid jail time and has years of experience in negotiating with prosecuting attorneys. Byron M. Richardson focuses a large portion of his criminal defense practice on assisting clients facing drug possession charges. He knows how to handle drug cases, and works hard every day to help clients avoid jail time. Put his years of experience to work for you.

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Bibb County, Alabama

Bibb County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of William W. Bibb, a Governor of Alabama. As of 2000 the population is 20,826. Its county seat is Centreville and it's a "prohibition" or dry county.

History

Cahawba County was established on February 7, 1818, named for the Cahawba River, (now more commonly "Cahaba River"), ultimately from the Choctaw for "water above." In 1820, it was renamed Bibb County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,622 km² (626 mi²). 1,614 km² (623 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.50%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Jefferson County, Alabama - north
Shelby County, Alabama - northeast
Chilton County, Alabama - southeast
Perry County, Alabama - southwest
Hale County, Alabama - southwest
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - northwest

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 20,826 people, 7,421 households, and 5,580 families residing in the county. The population density was 13/km² (33/mi²). There were 8,345 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.66% White, 22.20% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,421 households out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples living together, 12.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% were non-families. 22.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,420, and the median income for a family was $37,230. Males had a median income of $30,413 versus $21,070 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,105. About 14.90% of families and 20.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.60% of those under age 18 and 18.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Brent
Centreville
Woodstock originally incorporated as a town named "North Bibb, Alabama" (part - Part of Woodstock is in Tuscaloosa County)
Vance (part - Part of Vance is in Tuscaloosa County)
West Blocton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

DUI & Driving Under The Influence:
DUI Statistics :
The statistics range from the past three fiscal years, which run from July 1 to June 30. In each fiscal year, total arrests, including DUI arrests, have increased, while motor vehicle accidents have gone down. While 183 total accidents were recorded in year one, only 116 were recorded in year three, a 37 percent difference. During that same time, 154 DUI arrests were recorded in year one, contrasted to 235 in year three, a difference of 34 percent.

Driving Under the Influence :
Driving while consuming alcohol is generally illegal, though driving after drinking remains legal. In some jurisdictions it is also illegal for an open container of an alcoholic beverage to be in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle or in some specific area of that compartment.

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Joseph, 21, of Montgomery, Alabama: First conviction, three years' formal probation, $2,323 fine, two days in jail, first-offender drinking-driver program, driver's license restricted.