When it comes to the topic of juries, there can be quite a bit of confusion as to the difference between a grand jury and a trial jury (also known as a petit jury). Both groups are made up of ordinary American citizens who have been called to hear evidence on criminal justice cases. ButRead More
When you’re charged with a crime in Alabama, your very freedom is at stake. This is one time when you can’t afford to accept representation from an inexperienced criminal attorney. You also don’t want to get lost in the crowd of a large legal firm representing both criminal and civil manners. That’s why working withRead More
A friend of mine recently shared a conversation he was having with his 18-year-old, as he was preparing to go to the beach for spring break 2017. The story is quite common, as most of you have had the same one with your kids. As a parent, it is proper procedure to warn your kidsRead More
Spring break. What a great time to be kid. We all have memories of those trips to the beach and all the great times we had. Well, times have a changed and if your high school and college students are going to Gulf Shores, Alabama or Orange Beach, Alabama there are a few things youRead More
When you are charged with a crime, it can have serious effects on many aspects of your future. You may not be able to have certain crimes removed from your record in a process that is known as an expungement. If you were charged with a crime but you were able to get it expunged,Read More
When a person is accused of a domestic violence crime, they are going to face serious consequences. Not only are you going to face legal penalties, but there are also severe social stigmas that will follow you for years to down the road. Many times, a victim of domestic violence will obtain an order ofRead More
When you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Alabama, you will be subject to a number of consequences that will have serious impacts on your future. These penalties only get even more severe when you have multiple charges on your record. You may ruin your future not only because of theRead More
When you are charged with a driving while intoxicated, you will face severe consequences that can follow for years down the road. You may be subject to jail time, fines, and license suspension. Another possible repercussion that the court may order you is that you may have to install an ignition interlock device. An ignitionRead More
Throughout the country, many of the laws concerning the possession of marijuana are becoming more lenient and a lot of states are even moving towards legalizing marijuana altogether. However, Alabama has some of the strictest laws in the country and if caught with marijuana, you may be facing felony charges and years in jail. IfRead More