Xanax is second-leading cause of DUI in Alabama

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A recent study cited by AL.COM reports that Xanax is now the second leading cause of DUI arrests in Alabama. According to statistics from the Alabama Department of Forensic Science, a full 29% of DUI cases in Alabama now involve the use of Xanax (or the generic equivalent, Alprazolam). That's compared to 23% for DUI cases involving marijuana use. 

Testing for Xanax (Alprazolam) usage during a traffic stop or following a crash is more difficult than testing for alcohol use alone and requires law enforcement to depend heavily on field sobriety tests and other indicators.

If you were recently arrested for DUI or drug possession in the Birmingham area and would like to discuss the particular facts of your case, please contact the Reid Law Firm today at 205-913-7406! You can also text us at (205) 913-7406 for a quick answer to any legal question. Chris Reid can be reached by email at chris.reid@reidlawalabama.com. All communication to the Reid Law Firm is protected by attorney client privilege, so any information submitted will be held in confidence. Initial consultations are always free. For a complete list of our practice areas please visit www.reidlawalabama.com. 

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Our firm practices the following areas of law: wills, trust, and estates, divorce and family, DUI and drug offenses (only first and second time offenses), and car accident cases. We also handle business law, including formation of business entities and drafting contracts. Additionally, I co-host Yellowhammer News every Monday during lunch from 11-12 on 101.1 fm Birmingham (but our show is broadcast throughout most of the state).