Protective orders are court injunctions that prohibit an individual from engaging in behavior or actions that another person might take as threatening or with an intent to harm them. When a person files a motion in court against another person to get them to stay away...
Being accused of committing a crime can be a terrifying experience. The outcome can have a profound effect on your life and your family. If the crime alleged is assault, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what that means under Alabama law. What is...
Hollywood movies and television shows can portray crimes in an exciting, albeit misleading, way. For example, they may show a burglary to be a crime where doors are violently kicked down or blown up with something precious and valuable being stolen inside. However, in...
For the last several month, the Mobile police department has been plagued by a number of ATM burglaries, all of which appear to have used the same MO. A recent arrest in Mississippi for an ATM break-in now appears to be the Mobile police’s hoped-for “big break.” The...
Are you accused of committing a drug crime in Alabama? Perhaps you were charged with possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing a controlled substance or trafficking a controlled substance. Any of these crimes can carry serious penalties. Alabama law...
For the first time, Alabama residents for whom a long-ago conviction for certain crimes continues to burden their lives have the opportunity for a second chance. A conviction for a low-level offense can follow you for years in all sorts of ways. Even though you served...
Innocent until proven guilty. This is a phrase that is repeated throughout every legal drama in theaters and TV, and it is a concept that is a fundamental U.S. right. Similarly, the right to an attorney to ensure the process of determining guilt is fair is also a...
Being arrested on criminal allegations in Mobile and throughout Alabama can cause many challenges in a person’s life. Not only might they face consequences such as jail time and fines, but they could also be confronted with professional problems and a negative...
The penalties that can be imposed upon criminal conviction can be life altering, and not in a good way. But in order to obtain those convictions, prosecutors have to put in a lot of time and effort to build their case. After all, the burden of proof is on them. In...
Even when you are not doing anything wrong, no one wants to let the police search their car. Unfortunately, some circumstances can allow police to search your car without your permission. The police searching your car may be the only opportunity for them to file drug...
