Alabama has one of the strictest underage drinking and driving laws in the country. For people under 21, any measurable alcohol in their system while driving leads to criminal charges. That's true even if their blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is under the legal...
Common tax mistakes that can get you into big trouble
You worked all year in Alabama, and now it's time to file your taxes. While preparing taxes can be a confusing and burdensome process, the last thing you want to do is make a big mistake on your return. Common tax mistakes, even when they aren't intentional, can...
Man, 24, arrested on drug charges and traffic crimes after chase
When there is a criminal investigation in Birmingham and across Alabama, those who are confronted with charges might not fit into one category. For example, if there is a drug arrest, there may also be other allegations added to the list of charges. One criminal...
Drug possession charges and drug court
When motorists are stopped for a traffic violation, this could lead to other criminal allegations. If law enforcement believes that a search is necessary or something is in plain sight, it could lead to drug possession charges. While this may seem like a simple...
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...
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...
Suppress drug evidence illegally obtained by the police
A lot of drug charges stem from narcotics being seized during a search of an individual’s car or his or her person. If you’re facing criminal charges stemming from one of these searches, then you might be worried about what the future has in store for you. After all,...
Can you legally possess someone else’s prescription?
When you buy or purchase most items, they become your possessions that you have the right to use and dispose of as you see fit. However, some items are subject to additional restrictions. Prescription medications are among those possessions. While it is perfectly...
Driving through Alabama? Make sure you know the laws on medical marijuana
The current laws regarding the use and possession of medical marijuana vary -- a lot -- depending on where you happen to be in this country at any given moment. In some states, there are narrow laws that allow only a few people access to the drug for specific medical...
Alabama nonprofit aims to assist low-income defendants with bail money
A nonprofit group has been collecting a steady stream of donations -- mostly small ones from private citizens -- that will be added to a fund that’s designed to help low-income criminal defendants in Alabama afford their bail. Called “Tuscaloosa Bail Out,” the group...
