Pending DUI testing law will impact accused Alabama drivers
When an Alabama driver is accused of driving under the influence, there will be inevitable fear as to what the future might hold. A conviction can be problematic in various ways with the possibility of...
View ArticleLocal arrested after saloon shooting
Fights and arguments can quickly escalate, especially when alcohol and crowded settings are involved. Cooler heads seldom prevail under these conditions. And, while a shooting at a saloon may sound...
View ArticleThree men arrested on burglary charges in Autauga County
Convenience stores are attractive targets for potential criminals bent on adding some cash to their pockets and possibly relieving the store of some of is merchandise. Two robberies on Saturday...
View ArticleFake prescription pills flooding Alabama are a serious hazard
The “war on drugs” in this country has been going on for years, and there’s no sign that anything is getting better. The names of the drugs on the market may change, but the problem remains the same....
View ArticleFour ways you should attack witness credibility
In all criminal prosecutions, attorneys for the state do their best to persuade the judge and jury that their witness’s testimony should be given more weight than the defense’s witnesses, and therefore...
View ArticleHow seriously should you take stalking charges in Alabama?
The act of stalking has the potential to harm people in several ways. For example, it places them in a state of prolonged fear for their lives. It can also disrupt their daily lives and, in some...
View ArticleHow a theft charge could land you on the new elder abuse registry
This month, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed “Shirley’s Law,” which creates the first elder abuse registry in the country. The law has been championed by a woman whose mother’s caretaker forged her name on...
View ArticleWhat are the consequences of jumping bail?
Except for grievous crimes, most accused persons may be granted bail to stay out of prison during the trial period. However, if you are out on bail, it helps to appreciate that your freedom is subject...
View ArticleYou are not defenseless against drug charges
Alabama has some of the strictest laws when it comes to illegal drugs. Anyone arrested for a drug crime is rightly worried about what might happen and how the arrest will affect their future. But an...
View ArticleCan the police charge you over someone else’s drugs in your car?
When an Alabama police officer pulls you over, they may have already witnessed something that allows them to issue a traffic citation. They may also hope to spot evidence of a more serious criminal...
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