Although we don’t want to admit it, many of us will at some point in our lives have to deal with incapacitation due to health. One of the most stressful things a person can deal with is what to do with the finances of a loved one under those circumstances. The law created power of attorney so that if a person becomes incapacitated, someone they trust can take care of their financial and medical affairs. Creating a power of attorney makes life can life much easier, not to mention it’s relatively inexpensive.
Double Minimum Punishment Laws in Alabama
Alabama’s Double Minimum Punishment Law greatly affects those found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI). This legislation, passed in 2011, severely penalizes those measuring a blood alcohol content of .15% while driving on Alabama roads.
Individuals found with this level of blood alcohol content (BAC) or higher, if convicted, are subject to sentences of doubled fines and doubled jail time.
Xanax is second-leading cause of DUI in Alabama
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.