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....
Month: August 2020
Monday motorcycle accident kills McCalla man
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...
Appealing rulings in criminal defense cases
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...
Know your protections against unreasonable searches and seizures
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...
Emptier but more dangerous roads
Recent quarantines since March reduced vehicle traffic across this country. But this has not increased safety because the number of fatal auto accident injuries rose for each mile traveled, according to the National Safety Council. Deaths rise for miles driven The...