A physician’s legal ability to prescribe drugs does not afford them special immunity from criminal drug charges. The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the appeal of an Alabama physician who was convicted in a federal court for prescribing controlled substances outside...
In the blink of an eye, a truck accident can strip you of the life that you once enjoyed. If you’re reading this blog post now, then you probably know that reality all too well. As you struggle to find a way to cope with your physical pain and suffering as well as the...
Are all drug crimes treated the same under Alabama law? In general, it depends on what “schedule” the drug falls under. Whether the crime is drug possession, drug trafficking or drug manufacturing the penalties often depend in part on the “schedule” of the drug at...
When our readers in Alabama think of wrongful death lawsuits, they probably imagine that these cases typically arise most commonly in the aftermath of motor vehicle accidents. That probably isn’t wrong, as we all know that deadly motor vehicle accidents are,...
Most burglaries of small businesses in rural Alabama appear to be the result of a last minute decision to commit a crime. Very few of these burglaries appear to have been carefully planned, but the recent burglary of a pharmacy in Abbeville appears to provide a rare...
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred in rural Russell County Saturday night. A 52-year-old man was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle along Alabama State Route 169 about five miles west of Phenix City. As he approached mile marker eight, he was...
When someone suffers a serious injury in Alabama and elsewhere, whether in an automobile accident, a workplace incident or an accident at home, he or she likely relies on the hospital to properly assess and treat them. However, this does not always occur. In matters...
Domestic violence charges can carry the threat of serious penalties. While you might face jail or even prison time upon conviction, you could also face other ramifications. Allegations of domestic violence can cause you to lose your job, your reputation, and even time...
Alabama football player Quandarrius Robinson was involved in a three-car dui crash that occurred late Saturday night. Police responded to reports of an accident at the corner of Hargrove Road and Prince Avenue. They found three cars with damage – two of which were...
We are blessed with relatively traffic free roadways, except during rush hours and after car accidents. But, even though, our roads are less congested than other major cities, it does not mean our roads are any safer. Indeed, a recent fatal accident that killed one...
