An arrest for alleged drunk driving can bring down an alarming set of criminal charges on the defendant. One of the unhappiest consequences of being arrested for drunk driving is the speed with which the drunk driving charges can escalate into more serious...
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Mobile’s current homicide rate almost exceeds 2020
If one has turned on the news lately, locals have probably heard that we are on pace to exceed the homicide rate from last year. Indeed, Mobile’s Interim Police Chief has given interviews on the very subject. The numbers According to the Mobile Police Department,...
Can you suppress the prosecution’s evidence in your case?
Prosecutors oftentimes don’t bring criminal charges unless they’re confident that they have a good chance of obtaining a conviction. That can be intimidating for those who have been accused of a criminal offense. After all, in many instances it may seem like the...
Can you argue self-defense in your violent crime case?
It doesn’t take much for a verbal dispute to turn physical. When this happens, you might find yourself on the receiving end of criminal charges. The severity of those charges can run the spectrum, too. Assault, battery, and even murder are all very real possibilities....
A conviction may alter your life forever
If you're convicted of a crime in the state of Alabama, it can have a negative impact on the rest of your life. In addition to any jail time that you might have to serve, a conviction may make it harder to find a job, obtain an apartment or get an education. The...
Young boy injured in Mobile shooting
A Mobile man fired 14-shots into a vehicle critically wounding a 5-year-old boy. According to law enforcement, the incident took place on Farnell Drive late Saturday afternoon. Four people were in the car but only the young boy was hit. The suspect, Reginald Pryor,...
What are the basics of the criminal case process?
Being arrested and charged with a crime is a serious matter. Each year thousands of Alabama residents go through this experience. The variety of criminal charges a person could face is seemingly endless, from property crimes to violent crimes, drug crimes to...
Underage DUI charges can be serious
Parents of teens in the Mobile area know that their teens don’t always make the best choices. Teens are notorious for doing whatever they want without thinking about the consequences. Most of the time the trouble they get themselves into is minor but occasionally they...
Shoplifting charges can be more serious than you might think
Most people think of shoplifting as a relatively minor crime. In some cases, that’s true – but not always. In fact, it can be charged as a felony, resulting in years of prison time for those who are convicted. And thanks to joint efforts between major retailers and...
3 ways a DUI charge in Alabama can impact your future
At first glance, you might think a DUI charge is a bad mistake that you can pay off or serve time to go away. But even after jail or probation and paying fines and legal fees, there are lasting effects when you receive this type of criminal charge in Alabama. Here are...