Drug laws in Alabama and other states prohibit the possession, use and distribution of many psychoactive drugs. These substances are controlled because they have addictive properties and cause physical or psychological harm, but others that have similar properties...
Drug use may have a negative impact on your mind and body, eroding your quality of life. If an Alabama police officer observes you driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, you may be charged with a crime. You may also be at a higher risk of harming...
The use of illicit drugs by college students in Alabama and around the country is common. Regardless of whether students use stimulants, cannabis or another drug, they are subject to numerous negative outcomes such as impaired academic performance and having...
Alabama law prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The legal blood alcohol limit is .08% for adults who are operating passenger vehicles. However, the legal limit is lower for people under the age of 21 as well as for...
Alabama has many methods to detect whether someone uses illegal drugs. One of the most often used testing methods is the 10-panel drug test. Often, companies or organizations use these tests to periodically drug test employees. What can 10-panel drug tests detect? The...
For centuries, eyewitness testimony has been one of the most compelling pieces of evidence when seeking a criminal conviction. The idea that a witness saw the events would seem to remove reasonable doubts. However, the court systems in many states, including Alabama,...
The state of Alabama takes drug charges very seriously. Depending on your specific charge, you may face twenty years to life in prison. Courts take into account a variety of criteria when providing sentencing, including your past history, intentions during possession...
Not only are drugs outlawed in Alabama but also tools or items that a person can use to consume, store, sell or produce controlled substances. In other words, a police officer can arrest you if they find you with a pipe, grinder, scale or bong whether you are using it...
Alabama has its own set of laws to punish computer crimes. However, people accused of computer crimes may also risk being charged with federal offenses as well. Congress passed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in 1986 to address the increasing variety of computer...
When you think about drug charges in Alabama, you might think that it's a general charge due to possessing an illegal substance. However, there are a few details pertaining to the type of possession involved that could change the course of the consequences if you're...
