Criminal Law

When an Alabama police officer pulls you over, they may have already witnessed something that allows them to issue a traffic citation. They may also hope to spot evidence of a more serious criminal infraction so that they can arrest you and charge you with a crime. ...

Except for grievous crimes, most accused persons may be granted bail to stay out of prison during the trial period. However, if you are out on bail, it helps to appreciate that your freedom is subject to honoring your bail conditions. One of these is usually the...

This month, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed “Shirley’s Law,” which creates the first elder abuse registry in the country. The law has been championed by a woman whose mother’s caretaker forged her name on checks. She says that her mission is now to have a nationwide...

The act of stalking has the potential to harm people in several ways. For example, it places them in a state of prolonged fear for their lives. It can also disrupt their daily lives and, in some situations, lead to violence. Due to the potential for harm that...

In all criminal prosecutions, attorneys for the state do their best to persuade the judge and jury that their witness’s testimony should be given more weight than the defense’s witnesses, and therefore conviction is appropriate. Sure, in many cases there’s physical...

The “war on drugs” in this country has been going on for years, and there’s no sign that anything is getting better. The names of the drugs on the market may change, but the problem remains the same. Currently, the opioid crisis -- and the resulting backlash against...

Convenience stores are attractive targets for potential criminals bent on adding some cash to their pockets and possibly relieving the store of some of is merchandise. Two robberies on Saturday evening, September 12, 2021, demonstrate the pattern of such crimes. The...

Alabama has some of the strictest laws when it comes to illegal drugs. Anyone arrested for a drug crime is rightly worried about what might happen and how the arrest will affect their future. But an arrest for a drug crime is not the same as being convicted of that...

Fights and arguments can quickly escalate, especially when alcohol and crowded settings are involved. Cooler heads seldom prevail under these conditions. And, while a shooting at a saloon may sound like the beginning of a western movie, it actually happened here on...

When an Alabama driver is accused of driving under the influence, there will be inevitable fear as to what the future might hold. A conviction can be problematic in various ways with the possibility of fines, jail time, a driver license suspension and the requirement...