Under the Alabama criminal code, the DUI law is broad enough to include “any substance which impairs” the driver, such that safe driving is not possible. That is, along with alcohol, controlled substances like certain drugs prescribed by doctors, as well as illegal...
Could your local police department break into your phone?
Take a moment to consider how many details of your public and private lives are accessible from your smart phone. These devices truly contain a mountain of sensitive information on each of us, some of which we created and some of which was harvested by the apps we...
Pitfalls to avoid after crafting an estate plan
It seems that everyone is talking about estate planning these days. After all, every day we are faced with the looming reality of our own mortality, so this is to be expected. However, even after one takes the prudent and smart steps to make an estate plan, there are...
New Auto Tech Could Prevent Drunk Driving Deaths
You just finished a long week of work and are off to the bar to spend time with friends. After a few drinks, you head out to your car. You may think you are sober enough to drive, but how do you know for sure? A cop could certainly pull you over and administer a blood...
Birmingham man faces weapons and drug violations after search
When there is a drug arrest in Birmingham and throughout Alabama, it is common for the charges to go beyond the alleged drug violations. It could be that the person was driving under the influence of drugs and faces charges of possession and DUI, there may be a...
