While many drug arrests involve individual defendants, law enforcement officials are always looking to break up drug trafficking networks. Sometimes they indict many people at a time in large-scale busts of alleged drug rings. Some of the people involved may face...
Knowing what to do, and the legal resources, options and protections available to car accident victims, following an unexpected car accident is essential for victims. Car accident victims should be aware that a personal injury claim for damages may be able to help...
Pedestrians run a high risk for collision with motor vehicles. In 2017, nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed, and 137,000 were injured in car accidents. Perhaps you suffered injuries at the hands of a driver in Alabama. You may be able to seek compensation for your...
A police vehicle stop can be the beginning of your perilous journey through the criminal justice system. Motorists, however, have rights that are important for a criminal defense against DUI, drug charges and other offenses. Right to remain silent Drivers and other...
Alabama drivers are reminded to be mindful of pedestrians and to adhere to the rules of the road to keep everyone safe. This is especially important when there are children outside. Unfortunately, many drivers are operating their vehicles while distracted, are...
There are many reasons why people in Alabama drink alcohol and as long as they are over the age of 21, it is perfectly legal to drink it. However, as people know, alcohol can cause people to become intoxicated if they drink too much and that can lead to people making...
Being in the public eye because of one’s work within the religious community and their family ties can generate a certain reputation and persona. Thus, when such an individual is accused of a crime, it can cause shock in the community and hardships for the accused....
Because our roads tend to be less burdened than some other larger areas of the country, we may forget the dangers we face every day on the roads. Those dangers are much worse though for motorcycle riders because motorcycles do not offer the same protection as a...
When a criminal court holds a trial, delivers a verdict and renders judgment, mistakes sometimes are made. Those mistakes can lead to an appeal of the final ruling and levels of punishment imposed. Whether someone is convicted of a federal or Alabama state law in a...
Many law enforcement officials abide by rules governing search and seizure. They will only perform them with a warrant or, in its absence, reasonable belief that they will find evidence of a crime. Yet some officers misuse their powers and may search you or your...
