The threat of criminal conviction can loom heavy. If you’ve been accused of wrongdoing, then you’re probably worried about the implications of conviction. This is understandable. After all, a lot of people who are charged with a criminal offense are afraid that they...
Whether it is due to an unfortunate life event, such as a job loss or serious illness or injury, dealing with debt is not easy. It can feel overwhelming and stressful to navigate money problems, especially when you are doing everything in your power to avoid...
Truck drivers have an extremely demanding job. In addition to maneuvering large vehicles around Alabama’s many roads and highways, they have very demanding schedules. The truck driving industry centers around deadlines, requiring truck drivers to sometimes put in long...
For people who have been arrested and convicted of a crime in Alabama, the aftermath can be problematic, even after the charges were dismissed or they served their debt to society. A criminal record will appear on background checks; it is often necessary to disclose...
Police often conduct investigations. During that process, they may request search warrants, which grant law enforcement the ability to enter places, and search and seize property. Anything they find can result in criminal charges, and a recent search, conducted by...
Allegations that you’ve committed a drug crime can have a tremendously negative impact on your future. The accusations alone may be enough to harm your reputation, cause job loss, and wreak havoc on your personal life, such as by impacting your ability to secure a...
When an Alabama resident is thinking about pursuing divorce, they may be intimidated by the legal complexities of the process. Most of us know someone who has been through a divorce and our ideas about how the actual legal process will go can vary greatly. So, what...
For many people in Alabama, financial challenges are a persistent concern. With the last few years showing how quickly life can change with unexpected health issues, economic downturns and various upheavals, many Alabamans were confronted with the reality of...
Theft offenses are among the most common types which law enforcement investigates. Most everyone knows the basics of what amounts to a theft crime, but receiving stolen property has some significant differences. And while it may seem like a less serious charge, it’s...
Over the past few years, the topic of medical debt has never been hotter. And, after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report early this year finding that most medical debt was reported erroneous, the three major credit bureaus changed how medical...
