Field sobriety tests are physical challenges that drivers may be asked to perform if they are suspected of driving drunk on Alabama roads. These tests presumably assess the balance, coordination, and focus of selected drivers. If drivers do not perform well on these...
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How is spousal support determined in Alabama?
A divorce can be a financially scary event in the life of an Alabama resident. If they do not have a job and have not worked during their marriage, they may worry about how they will support themselves after the relationship is over. In situations where a person is...
Eleven grounds for divorce in Alabama
In Alabama, if a spouse wants a divorce, there must be a basis -- known as a ground -- for the divorce. These grounds can either be no-fault or fault based. The following is an overview of the basic grounds for divorce in Alabama. No-fault divorce If there has been an...
Alabama among the worst states for pedestrian-auto accidents
In Alabama, walking has many benefits physically and financially. It can help people save money on gas, give them some form of exercise and it is also good for the environment. Still, despite those positives, there is always a risk that a person walking on the state...
How many motor vehicle accidents are due to teenage drivers?
Even though the number of drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 has been declining over the years, this age group has nearly three times the fatalities from motor vehicle accidents as older drivers. The people most at risk of car accidents in Alabama are 16-year-old...
Auto accident with law enforcement vehicle leads to DUI charge
In Alabama, when a person is alleged to have been driving under the influence and placed under arrest, a litany of penalties might be assessed if there is a conviction. Often, these arrests are made as part of a traffic stop. In other instances, there is an auto...
Understanding damages before accepting settlement offers
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...
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...