Can I be charged with DUI if I was parked?
Short Answer: Yes, if the State claims you were in actual physical control of the vehicle. If you have the keys in the car or near you, and the car works mechanically and can move, then you could be charged with DUI while parked.
Explanation: Alabama DUI law includes driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. Actual physical control depends on the facts, such as where the person was seated, whether the keys were available, whether the engine was running, and whether the person had the ability to operate the vehicle.
