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...
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When a divorcing couple may want to consider mediation
Media portrayals of divorce often amplify the negative. They show couples as antagonistic, with anger and arguments defining the separation. But it does not have to play out that way. In reality, many divorcing couples want the process to remain as cordial as...
Understanding the difference between probation and parole
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...
What is meant by least restrictive environment?
As a previous post here discussed, federal law requires that a student with special needs learn in the least restrictive environment. This post talked about the different ways in which school districts in the Mobile area may choose to assist students with special...
The consequences of getting a DUI while underage
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...
Man arrested on drug trafficking charges
According to recent reports, a man is being held on a bond of over $275,000 in Alabama while he is awaiting the disposition of several serious drug charges against him. The most serious charge the man faces is trafficking in heroin. This charge is a Class A felony in...
Children on spectrum face increased bullying with age
According to a recent study, students who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder are more prone to experiencing bullying among their peers and even from authority figures than are children who do not have this diagnosis.While this may not come as a...
Figures on Alabama school spending
Relative to other states, Alabama does not spend much on its education system. In fact, according to 2014 information from the Census Bureau, Alabama ranks in the bottom 15 among the states when it comes to spending on public education.Based on the data, Alabama...
Overview of grandparent visitation in Alabama
Like other states, Alabama has a provision in its laws that allows grandparents in the Mobile area to get court-ordered visitation of their grandchildren under certain circumstances.Specifically, grandparents of parents who are divorced or legally separated may...
Federal drug trafficking penalties are severe
In addition to being charged in state court, someone who is accused of selling or otherwise delivering controlled substances may also find themselves the target of a federal investigation and, ultimately, a criminal charge under the laws of the United States. The...