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...
Common white-collar crimes in Alabama
When you hear the word "crime," you likely picture a broken window from theft or a physical injury from violence. In reality, many people convicted of criminal activity were involved in white-collar crimes that didn't involve any sort of physical harm. Embezzlement...
Appealing a criminal conviction
Most Alabama residents would like to think the criminal court system is flawless. And while criminal courts in the state reach the correct verdict most of the time, mistakes are always possible. The good news for individuals who feel they suffer the consequences of an...
Understanding zero tolerance in law
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,...
