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Anyone arrested for driving under the influence in Alabama may face harsh consequences. While many rightfully worry about heavy fines and jail time, suffering a license suspension could create tremendous misery. Losing the ability to drive legally might hurt someone...
Although marijuana is even legal to use recreationally in much of the country, that’s not the case in Alabama. The only legal use for the drug in this state is for medical purposes by registered patients only. It’s important to understand the marijuana laws in Alabama...
When Alabama residents pass away, their loved ones might need to open a probate estate. Estates with probate assets will need to go through the probate process to take care of the decedents' final expenses and distribute their assets. The estates of people who die...
A will is a legal binding document that contains the wishes of a person for how their estate and assets should be handled. However, you cannot contest a will in Alabama simply due to disliking or disagreeing with its terms. There are certain criteria that do allow you...
While some people who have been convicted for possessing small amounts of marijuana in Alabama and around the country have had their records expunged, those who have convictions for small amounts of other drugs have hoped that the same will eventually apply to them....
Estate planning often involves drawing up a will and other relevant documents. Some people may assume that all assets go through the Alabama probate court to distribute assets to beneficiaries. When one person owns an asset, probate becomes unavoidable. However,...
Alabama drug charges can have significant consequences if the prosecution is able to obtain a conviction, including substantial prison terms and heavy fines. A variety of factors come into play, including a person's prior record as well as the amount of drugs in an...
If an Alabama police officer believes that you are driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, he or she may pull your vehicle over. Generally speaking, you are under no obligation to speak with the person who is conducting the traffic stop. Anything...
Anyone who earns money in the United States has to report taxes on earnings to the IRS. While taxpayers in Alabama can get many tax breaks and there are legal ways to reduce taxes, tax evasion can land a person in prison. Tax avoidance vs. tax evasion Tax avoidance...
If you're pulled over in Alabama for suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it's likely that the officer will ask you to participate in field sobriety tests. These tests are commonly used to help confirm an officer's suspicion that a driver is...
