DECATUR, Ala. — Morgan County deputies made 18 arrests for Driving Under the Influence in the first 15 days of December -- as many arrests as they made for the entire month one year ago.
The sheriff's office is reminding the public to stay safe this holiday season.
A post to social media advises: No one wants to spend their holiday behind bars. If you’re planning to drink, plan to get a safe, sober ride home. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Holidays typically bring an increase in drunk driving. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office reported 17 arrests on charges of DUI and Public Intoxication over the Thanksgiving weekend.
A first conviction on a DUI count in Alabama can result in up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,000 and a 90-day license suspension. Penalties increase thereafter, and a fourth conviction can mean up to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine and license revocation for 5 years.
