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...
Drug Charges
What are your constitutional protections?
When someone is arrested and charged with a crime, there are a number of provisions in the U.S. Constitution that protect them. Unfortunately, when individuals are not aware of these guaranteed constitutional rights, the reaction of fear and intimidation that they...
Two brothers face drug charges after recent arrest
When a person is arrested in Alabama and faces any type of criminal charges – misdemeanor or felony – it is imperative that the charge is taken seriously. Any criminal conviction on your record could result not only in immediate criminal sanctions, such as fines or...
New Alabama medical marijuana law does not legalize it for all
The perception of marijuana as a substance that should automatically be illegal is changing across the nation. Depending on the state, it is being legalized in general, people can use it for medical purposes if it is approved by a doctor and the penalties associated...
Newly scheduled and banned drug could lead to criminal charges
In Birmingham and throughout Alabama, there are certain drugs that are known to be illegal and could lead to an arrest for possession, sales, trafficking and distribution. These include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Fentanyl and others. Scheduled drugs are...
Drug charges frequently stem from citizens’ tips
Authorities in another part of Alabama arrested a man on multiple drug charges after searching his home. The police said that they obtained a search warrant before uncovering different types of drugs at the man’s home. The man now faces multiple felony charges...
More than 40 indicted in alleged opioid drug ring
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...
Alabama pastor faces drug charges after traffic stop
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....
Two men arrested near school face marijuana-related drug charges
Although many states are relaxing the laws related to marijuana, Alabama has yet to rein in its restrictions. People who are in possession or accused of selling marijuana in any form or paraphernalia related to it can find themselves facing various charges. Depending...
I-20 known as drug trafficking corridor
Interstate 20 running East and West through Birmingham is a well-known drug trafficking pipeline for narcotics. Multiple drug busts happen almost weekly from Alabama to Georgia to Louisiana according to Drug Enforcement Agents. The most common drugs seized are...