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You get arrested by a police officer who believes you were selling drugs. You still have a small amount of drugs and some cash on you, but they say it’s more than just a possession charge. They think you were selling substances to other people shortly before you were...
Getting pulled over in traffic might mean that the driver has to worry about arriving late to work or missing an important appointment. Depending on what happens during the traffic stop, the motorist might also receive a traffic ticket. A citation is essentially an...
If you’ve been arrested, one potential defense is to claim that the police used entrapment. This would constitute a violation of your rights and often serves as a complete defense. If the police are guilty of entrapment, you cannot be found guilty of the alleged...
They may seem like minor offenses, but a conviction for disorderly conduct or unlawful assembly in Alabama can carry significant consequences. A conviction could impact many parts of your life -- from freedom to financial stability. Avoiding a conviction is the ideal...
In recent years, people have grown wary of interactions with the police – even for routine traffic stops. If you’re concerned about the abuse of official power, you may want to use your smartphone or dashcam to make sure that your interactions with an officer are...
You entered a home or business without permission – and now you’re facing burglary charges. Being accused of burglary can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but it’s important to remember that you have the right to a defense, and your situation may have a...
Do you feel nervous during a traffic stop? You may simply be nervous about any interaction with the police. They want to ask you questions, and you may be worried about saying the wrong thing, incriminating yourself or accidentally causing an arrest. You just want the...
Maybe the music was up too loud, or maybe someone you know has warrants. Maybe you have no idea why the police are at your door – but they are. They’ve asked your permission to step inside your home. What do you do now? How do you handle the situation without getting...
If you’re caught smoking or vaping in a car where there’s a child under 14 present, it could cost you $100. That’s thanks to a new Alabama law that took effect on August 1. Even if you have the windows down, it’s still against the law. Drivers can’t be pulled over...
After an arrest, police officers and other members of the police department may interrogate a suspect. This interrogation is part of the process of gathering evidence for the case. Officers may ask that person to tell their side of the story or answer specific...
