Contact Us (256) 571-1529

Blog

Possession of marijuana in the first and second degree no longer mandate driver’s license suspension!

Posted by Paul A. Seckel | Feb 01, 2016 | 0 Comments

Proposed changes that are supposed to go into effect on 1/30/2016 change mandatory driver's license suspension so that possession of marijuana in the first and second degree no longer mandate driver's license suspension.

OLD Section 13A-12-291

NEW Section 13A-12-291

Specific crimes warranting suspension of driver's license.

A driver's license shall be suspended pursuant to Section 13A-12-290 for conviction of, adjudication of, or a finding of delinquency based on, the following crimes:

A driver's license shall be suspended pursuant to Section 13A-12-290 for conviction of, adjudication of, or a finding of delinquency based on, the following crimes:

(1) Criminal solicitation to commit a controlled substance crime under Section 13A-12-202.

(1) Criminal solicitation to commit the crime of trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231 or unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance under subsections (c) and (d) of Section 13A-12-211.

(2) Attempt to commit a controlled substance crime under Section 13A-12-203.

(2) Attempt to commit the crime of trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231 or unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance under subsections (c) and (d) of Section 13A-12-211.

(3) Criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime under Section 13A-12-204.

(3) Criminal conspiracy to commit the crime of trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231.

(4) Unlawful distribution of controlled substances under Section 13A-12-211.

Removed

(5) Unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substances under Section 13A-12-212.

Removed

(6) Unlawful possession of marihuana in the first degree under Section 13A-12-213.

Removed

(7) Unlawful possession of marihuana in the second degree under Section 13A-12-214.

Removed

(8) Sale or furnishing of controlled substances by persons over age 18 to persons under age 18 under Section 13A-12-215.

Removed

(9) Trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231.

(4) Trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231.

(5) Unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance under subsections (c) and (d) of Section 13A-12-211.

(10) Driving under the influence of a controlled substance, or under the combined influence of a controlled substance and alcohol under Sections 32-5A-191(a)(3) and 32-5A-191(a)(4).

The suspension of a driver's license for driving under the influence of a controlled substance, or under the combined influence of a controlled substance and alcohol pursuant to Section 32-5A-191 shall be governed by that section

About the Author

Paul A. Seckel

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Comments

There are no comments for this post. Be the first and Add your Comment below.

Leave a Comment

Contact US Today

Guntersville Law, LLC is committed to answering your questions about your legal issues issues in Marshall, Madison, Morgan, DeKalb, Blount, and Etowah Counties of Alabama. We OFFER A FREE CONSULTATION on Personal Injury cases and a $100 thirty (30) minute Consultation on other matters. WE'LL gladly discuss your case with you at your convenience. Contact US today to schedule an appointment.

Guntersville Law, LLC
Mon: 08:00am - 05:00pm
Tue: 08:00am - 05:00pm
Wed: 08:00am - 05:00pm
Thu: 08:00am - 05:00pm
Fri: 08:00am - 05:00pm

Menu