Timing is crucial when it comes to telling your spouse you want a divorce. Doing so at the wrong time can negatively impact your divorce process and experience in general. So, when should you tell your spouse that you want to end the marriage? When you are sure...
Some traffic violations, such as speeding, are illegal because they can increase crash risks. This offense is an aggression-driven practice often done for several reasons. Despite being a common traffic infraction, it is one of the top causes of fatal auto accidents....
Stealing from another person is a criminal offense in all U.S. states. But stealing also describes other offenses involving misappropriating another person's property, which can sound similar on paper. Take for instance the terms burglary and looting. For the average...
You have probably heard that 0.08% is considered the legal limit for DUI in Alabama. This term "legal limit" is somewhat misleading and leads many people to misunderstand their rights. In this blog post, we will attempt to briefly explain what this percentage figure...
Almost everyone is familiar with the courtroom scene in movies and television when an eyewitness identifies the defendant as the person who committed the crime. It's almost enough to make a person think eyewitness testimony is crucial for a guilty verdict. In reality,...
Robbery is a serious offense, and anyone convicted of the crime faces severe punishment in Alabama. Even a robbery charge in the third degree – the lowest criminal degree for the offense – can lead to up to 10 years in prison and as much as $15,000 in fines on...
Debt is a financial obligation that must be paid from a debtor to a creditor. Credit cards, medical bills, late fees and loans are all ways people may accumulate debt. Debt can cause many people to suffer financially. Because debt isn’t easy to recover from, many...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, automobile theft rates across America have steadily increased. Although the country is slowly recovering from the pandemic, vehicle theft numbers have remained high. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were...
DUI charges are serious. If you don’t know how to aggressively fight them, then you could end up facing serious penalties, including jail or prison time, license suspension, and a haunting criminal record that can touch nearly every aspect of your live. With so much...
Most criminal cases are settled through plea bargains, and there are several valid reasons for this. For instance, a plea deal saves both the court and the defense time. But a plea deal also comes with its drawbacks. Thus, it is important that you review the...
