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No matter its form – crack rock or powder – cocaine is illegal in Alabama. While there are laws surrounding its manufacture, sale, and distribution, ...

If you’ve never been to court before, your first appearance can be nerve-wracking. Facing a judge is an intimidating prospect, and having to answer ...

The crime of resisting arrest is pretty much guaranteed to put police officers on edge and raise the hairs of prosecutors. By its nature, resisting ...

Getting caught in a car accident can be an intimidating ordeal for anyone. Matters get even more nerve-wracking if you believe that you are to blame, ...

Domestic violence represents a complex area of the law where violent crimes like assault and battery overlaps with family law disputes. Due to the ...

Under the Fourth Amendment, you have the right to protection from what the Constitution calls “unreasonable search and seizure.” However, what ...

To date, recreational marijuana has been legalized entirely in nine states. Colorado in particular has boasted of a massive amount of additional tax ...

Although marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug by state and federal regulations, it is one of the few controlled substances that can be considered ...

If you’ve never been to court before, your first appearance can be nerve-wracking. Facing a judge is an intimidating prospect, and having to answer ...

It’s the last call at the bar, almost closing time. You’ve had several drinks and you don’t think it’s a good idea to drive. However, you don’t want ...

If you have been arrested for a DUI for the first time, it is crucial to understand that your actions after the arrest can affect your case--as well ...

Not only can a DUI conviction result in a lengthy jail term, costly fines, and suspension of your driver’s license for a long period, it can also lead ...

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Birmingham, AL, remember that getting charged with a drunk driving offense is not the same as being convicted. ...

It’s the last call at the bar, almost closing time. You’ve had several drinks and you don’t think it’s a good idea to drive. However, you don’t want ...

Why do people believe myths about how to beat a DUI charge? Because these stories are told time and time again, leading people to believe it’s true ...

Even one DUI offense can severely impact your future, but more than one will undoubtedly change your life: your career, finances, and your very ...

The first step in any criminal court case is a plea from the defendant. The court reads the charges that the prosecution has brought before the ...

Even one DUI offense can severely impact your future, but more than one will undoubtedly change your life: your career, finances, and your very ...

If you wish to drive a commercial vehicle, be it an 18-wheeler tractor trailer, package delivery truck, construction machine, and many others, you’re ...

If you’re arrested and convicted of driving under the influence, there’s a pretty strong chance that your penalties will include a mandatory driver’s ...

People arrested for and charged with driving under the influence ( DUI ) in Alabama but never actually convicted of the crime can still be faced with ...

In order for someone to be convicted of driving under the influence, law enforcement must collect evidence showing that they were intoxicated while ...

Under the Fourth Amendment, you have the right to protection from what the Constitution calls “unreasonable search and seizure.” However, what ...

To date, recreational marijuana has been legalized entirely in nine states. Colorado in particular has boasted of a massive amount of additional tax ...

Although marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug by state and federal regulations, it is one of the few controlled substances that can be considered ...

One of the more popular controlled substances in Alabama, methamphetamines – also known as meth or crystal meth – have severe consequences under both ...

As part of your Constitutional right to life, you have the right to “security of person,” which means you have the right to protect yourself from ...

How many times have you heard someone mention that they or someone else was “arrested for assault and battery”? The way they said it or the scenario ...

Domestic violence represents a complex area of the law where violent crimes like assault and battery overlaps with family law disputes. Due to the ...