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Do Police Really Plant Drugs on Suspects?

We see it all the time in cop shows, where a defense attorney tries to uncover the conspiracy to frame his client.  But, does that happen in real life?  According to a news article, documents were uncovered by the Alabama … Read More

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Illegal Drug Manufacturing in Alabama

Unless you are licensed by the proper state and federal authorities, you cannot manufacture any type of narcotic or other controlled substance.  While it is well known that growing marijuana or making methamphetamine is illegal, those are not the only … Read More

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Public Intoxication On Alabama’s Gulf Coast

With Spring Break right around the corner, this is a good time to remind Alabama residents and visitors of the consequences of a public intoxication charge. Although most of us have heard of “public intoxication,”the legal definition may not be … Read More

Posted in Drug Possession, DUI, Juvenile Crimes, Marijuana Offenses, Uncategorized, Underage Drinking |

Drug Arrest in Alabama

So you think your dog, “man’s best friend,” will be loyal to you?  In most cases, that is probably true, but for one Alabama resident, his family pet helped the police bust him for drug offenses. Executing a search warrant … Read More

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Prescription Pill Drug Charges

Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Prescription Drug Crimes In light of the recent fraud scheme discovered in Alabama, meant to illegally obtain oxycodone from a clinic in Opelika, Alabama citizens should be aware of the State’s tougher stance on prescription … Read More

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Drug Trafficking

Common Defenses to Drug Trafficking Charges What some clients do not realize is that, even if the drugs in your possession were only intended for personal use, depending on the type of drug and the amount or weight of that … Read More

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Unlawful Arrests or Police Stops

  If you are facing a criminal charge for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are facing serious legal penalties as well as the possibility of losing your freedom.  For every additional DUI offense, you face additional … Read More

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Search and Seizure Laws

Search and Seizure Laws The United States Constitution guarantees the right of its citizens to be free from unlawful or unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement personnel.  This right is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment.  Basically, this means that … Read More

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Synthetic Marijuana

Synthetic Marijuana A recent bust in Dothan recovered large quantities of synthetic marijuana, along cocaine, other drugs and a gun.  As a result of the search warrant, the officers uncovered 143 10-gram packages of the synthetic drug, along with a … Read More

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Plea Bargaining- Part 2

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

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