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...
Criminal Defense
What alleged crimes can lead to a charge of first-degree assault?
When a person is arrested in Alabama, they will have a litany of questions as to what might happen to them. Assault, for example, can be a first, second or third-degree crime. Part of knowing how to lodge a defense starts with knowing the type of crime that is being...
Do the police need a warrant to search my home?
The Fourth Amendment is best known for its prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures, including the requirement that police must have a warrant before performing a search or seizure, with some exceptions. In practice, however, what does this mean for you?...
Understanding the consequences of violating a protective order
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...
What are the different degrees of assault in Alabama?
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...
What does the crime of burglary look like in Alabama?
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...
Arrest in Mississippi for ATM theft may help Mobile police
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 all drugs treated equally under Alabama law?
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...
Who can benefit from Alabama’s Redeemer Act?
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...
We can help create a strong criminal defense
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...