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In our earlier post, we discussed a few important strategies to consider in negotiating a plea in a criminal case. These plea bargaining strategies have been highlighted in Thomas J. Farrell’s “Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques.” While there are various … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, DUI, Marijuana Offenses, Uncategorized
Plea Bargaining Strategies: Part One Contrary to what you may think, most criminal cases result in a guilty plea instead of a trial and conviction. That is just the reality. So, from the very beginning of a criminal defense case, … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, DUI, Uncategorized
Marijuana DUI New legal challenges have arisen with the legalization of marijuana in certain states and as more and more people are being allowed to smoke marijuana for medical purposes. An unfortunate result is an increase in the number of … Read More
Posted in DUI, Marijuana Offenses
Expungement in Alabama If you have been charged, but not convicted, of a non-violent crime in Alabama, you may be able to get the charge expunged. That means, the charge will be removed from your criminal record, and no longer … Read More
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manufacturing of a controlled substance
First degree manufacturing of a controlled substance in Alabama The charge of manufacturing a controlled substance in Alabama is a serious enough crime, but when that charge is in the first-degree, you can be looking at the most serious consequences. … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking
Legal Drugs vs. Illegal Drugs Obviously, having certain drugs in your possession is not always illegal. Whether a drug is considered legal or illegal depends on how the drug is being used. Some controlled substances are prescribed to treat physical … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Marijuana Offenses
The Different Types of Drug Charges One drug charge is not like the next. There are many different drug charges recognized in Alabama. In fact, it is possible that one incident could lead to more than one type of drug … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Marijuana Offenses
Exceptions to the Search Warrant Requirement When an investigative officer intends to search a person, place or thing, and seize evidence that is found, it must be done legally. That means that certain basic requisites must be met. As such, … Read More
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Drug Charges and the Fourth Amendment
Drug Charges and the Fourth Amendment A major legal issue that arises frequently with drug charges is whether law enforcement engaged in lawful search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits law enforcement from conducting unreasonable searches and … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Marijuana Offenses
Court Deferred and Diversion Programs
Diversion and Deferred Court Programs It is common knowledge that the prisons in our country are severely overcrowded. Alabama prisons are no exception. A 2011 report indicated that the “overall occupancy rate of Alabama Prisons is 189.3%.” That is almost … Read More
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