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Buzzed Driving is Still Drunk Driving We all know there is a legal limit for blood alcohol, when it comes to drunk driving laws. But many people do not realize that, even if your blood alcohol level is below the … Read More
Posted in DUI
Understanding the Law in Alabama Regarding Domestic Violence In Alabama, depending on the severity of the alleged action, domestic violence charges are generally misdemeanor charges. Regardless, Alabama courts take domestic violence charges seriously and a conviction can have a substantial … Read More
Posted in Domestic Violence
When Does an Entrapment Defense Apply? Entrapment is a term used frequently in movies and crime novels, but what does it really mean and how can it be used as a defense to a crime? Entrapment is a real defense … Read More
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When a Judge’s Articulated Personal Bias Leads to Resentencing
As a vital component of the criminal trial process, sentencing requires fairness, impartiality and sound reasoning by the judge who imposes the sentence. When that process is impeded by personal bias, the result is often unsettling. As one recent case … Read More
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Immigration Status and An Arrest
How an Immigration Hold may Affect your Criminal Case The number of criminal defense matters that now involve some type of immigration issue have seen an increase in recent years. If you have a criminal matter and need legal assistance, … Read More
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Police Searching Cell Phones: Legal or Not?
Before a police officer can search a suspect’s cell phone, they typically need a search warrant or probable cause. Since most people use their phones to document and communicate various aspects of their daily activities, and their lives in general, … Read More
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Alabama’s Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
Alabama made some significant changes to its criminal sentencing guidelines a few years ago, in an effort to address the overpopulated prison system. For one thing, Alabama’s habitual offender laws, which historically led to long sentences after two or more … Read More
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Is There a Difference Between Trafficking and Distribution? A common question clients have is what is the difference between drug trafficking and drug distribution? Basically, drug distribution refers to the selling, delivering, or providing of a controlled substances illegally. This … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Marijuana Offenses
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (UPOCS)
It is basically understood that owning or possessing a controlled substance without justification or permission, can be a crime in Alabama – specifically, unlawful possession of a controlled substance. This crime is typically when an individual is found with marijuana cocaine, … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Marijuana Offenses
Do I Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Why You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer In order to have a balanced and fair justice system, defense attorneys are a necessity. Their goal is to aid in keeping innocent people from going to jail, but more importantly, to safeguard … Read More
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