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Ratliff Legal Group - Criminal Law

Our firm has aggressively represented individuals charged with federal crimes throughout the United States. We have an extensive history of representing individuals in appellate and post-conviction litigation including sentencing. As the United States Supreme Court continues to modify the rules of criminal procedure and Congress continues to be “tough on crime” by reducing the availability of appeals and other post-conviction litigation, it has become increasingly important to have representation by counsel familiar with the intricacies of post-conviction litigation.

Our firm is devoted to vigorously representing each of our clients. We are devoted to providing the highest level of service to each clients. Our staff will regularly communicate with you and your family to discuss the progress of your case, and we will respond personally to your inquiries.

Facing a criminal charge can be a frightening and stressful experience. The possibility of losing your rights, your property, and/or your freedom, can be overwhelming. Our job is to do the best we can to shield you from conviction and avoid or minimize the negative impact a criminal case has on your life. When the government tries to convict you of a crime, they will act aggressively to achieve a conviction. Your only defense is an attorney who is willing to defend your rights.

Blood alcohol levels
When you drink alcohol, it passes directly from your stomach to the bloodstream. Your blood alcohol level, or BAL (B-A-L), is measured in milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, or in milligrams percent.
Drug-related offenses
Driving under the influence of drugs is as dangerous and unlawful as driving under the influence of alcohol. In studies, the government found that a disturbingly large number of surveyed drivers admitted that they'd operated a vehicle within two hours of using drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives.
Drug-related vehicle forfeitures
If a vehicle is used in a drug-related crime, either directly or indirectly, it can be confiscated by the police. This policy applies to motor vehicles, boats, planes, or any other vehicle used in connection with a drug crime.
DUI/DWI/OWI
DUI (D-U-I), or 'driving under the influence' is the crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs.
Effects on auto insurance
If your auto insurance company discovers you've been convicted on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be reclassified as a high-risk driver, and your premiums can be raised accordingly.
Loss of driver's license
Penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs often include the suspension or revocation of your driver's license. In some states, your license can be suspended for a period of three, six, or 12 months for refusing to submit to a chemical test, even if you're found innocent of the DUI (D-U-I) charge.
Obtaining a business permit
If you've been convicted of a DUI (D-U-I) offense and your license has been taken away, you may be eligible for a business license. Whether your license has been revoked or temporarily suspended, you can ask the judge for a so-called 'green order,' which is a document authorizing the Driver's License Bureau to issue you a hardship license or business-use-only permit, if you qualify.
Taking breath tests
The police have three main methods of determining if you're driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: observation of your driving behavior; chemical tests; and sobriety tests, such as walking a straight line or reciting a list of letters or numbers.


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Ratliff Law Firm
Robert RatliffRobert Ratliff is one of the Country’s most dedicated post-conviction and criminal defense attorneys. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he received a B.A. and the University of Cincinnati Taft College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate, Mr. Ratliff has practiced law in the State of Ohio and Alabama and has appeared in State and Federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Ratliff is admitted to practice before all Federal Courts of Appeal, the United States Supreme Court and numerous District Courts.

Mr. Ratliff is a tireless advocate of the constitutional rights of individuals. He has represented people charged in criminal matters throughout the United States and overseas. At every opportunity Mr. Ratliff has fought for the rights of individuals and against the oppression of the Government. Mr. Ratliff is also the publisher and author of the monthly newsletter, Ratliff’s Law Review which has provided attorney’s, inmates and their families with concise and updated legal analysis on today’s most important criminal defense developments.*

*The following language is required pursuant to Rule 7.2, Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct: No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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