Motor vehicle accidents happen often. They happen on Alabama roads and freeways every single day. For some drivers, accidents cause delays and annoyances that they must deal with during their already hectic lives. For others, accidents cause practically immeasurable...
Year: 2021
Year: 2021
Father charged with interference with child custody
Following a divorce or parents parting ways, issues concerning their children can evolve. While some parents in Alabama are able to put their differences aside and reach an amicable agreement concerning child custody, others may find it challenging to see eye-to-eye....
Risk of distracted driving crashes prompt proposal for new laws
In Alabama and across the United States, distracted driving is a constant danger. With the increased use of cellphones, people have a seemingly endless array of potential distractions and many are not shy about using them – even when behind the wheel. Car...
Punishment for drug trafficking can be severe
Drug charges are taken very seriously across the country, including in Alabama. The trafficking of drugs, also known as selling, transporting or distributing it, is a federal felony. It is different from only possessing drugs. Drug trafficking laws Depending on where...
Does car color increase the chance of an accident?
Several elements factor into the causes of a car accident. How a driver behaves plays a role, and the vehicle's style is sometimes a factor as well. It may surprise Alabama drivers that some data indicates that a vehicle's color might factor into its risk for an...
Traffic stops can lead to felony charges
A man from another part of Alabama now is facing felony charges after police discovered marijuana and cash in his vehicle. The man’s encounter with State Troopers stopped the man while he was driving near a county intersection. The reason the Troopers decided to pull...
What is the role of a QDRO in divorce property division?
Even though they can remain inaccessible for the immediate future, pensions and retirement accounts may be the most substantial assets that separating spouses have. Therefore, couples on the verge of divorce in Alabama should consider how these retirement assets are...
Probable cause and its importance in criminal law
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees everyone certain rights in the face of arrests and searches and seizures. As per the Fourth Amendment, probable cause must be demonstrated before law enforcement officials can make an arrest, receive a warrant...