Criminal Law

Since 2014, Alabama allowed expungement of records of individuals charged with a non-violent felony or misdemeanor. But individuals must comply with procedures to erase records from public view. Eligibility An individual’s eligibility for record expungement depends on...

Occasionally, the facts that persuade prosecutors to file murder charges sound so convincing that a listener can hardly conjure any sort of reasonable doubt. For example, in the case of a Mobile man who is charged with reckless murder, the facts that support the...

There are many different reasons that people take drugs in Alabama. Much of the time people who take drugs are doing so legally though. People are prescribed drugs for various injuries or illnesses that they suffer. As long as people take the drugs pursuant to a valid...

In Alabama, being charged with a crime will undoubtedly lead to fear and concern as to what the future might hold. A conviction for any crime will have ramifications, but if it is a violent crime like assault, there might be an extended incarceration, significant...

Criminal charges are serious. They can alter the course of an individual's life, and if the individual is convicted, they may lose freedoms they otherwise enjoyed. When a Mobile resident is charged with a crime, they can choose to fight and protect their rights with...

Going to trial on a civil or criminal matter can be exhausting, time consuming, and stressful for a Mobile resident. They may spend months of their life litigating or defending themselves on claims that they may or may not support. The outcome of their trial can be...

If it seems like there are more police making traffic stops in Mobile these days, you are probably right. Police officers throughout Alabama tend to arrest more people on suspicion of drinking and driving during the summer. A police sergeant with the Dothan Police...

Due process ensures defendants get a full opportunity to defend against false accusations and incorrect judgments against them. The court system is imperfect and can result in incorrect judgments. When a bad judgment happens and you need another court to hear your...

Those who have a criminal record in Alabama may consider their options to stay out of jail or shorten a sentence. During such research, one is likely to hear of both probation and parole. What is the difference? Per ThoughtCo., developing a firm understanding of both...

Whenever people refer to the legal limit, they almost always reference 0.08. If you're behind the wheel and register a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading at or above that figure, you’re likely facing a drunk driving charge. Some people, however, have a much...