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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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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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Marijuana DUI in Alabama

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

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Legal vs. Illegal Drugs

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

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Drug Charges

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

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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

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Possession of Marijuana in Alabama

  What is the Penalty for Criminal Possession of Marijuana in Alabama? If you are facing a marijuana charge for possession, it is important to know the possible penalties in Alabama.  Criminal charges for, not only marijuana possession, but also … Read More

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