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If an officer asks to search your car, you usually have the right to say no. But police may still search a vehicle without consent in some situations. When can police search a car without consent? One common exception is the automobile exception. If officers have...
Imagine you’re 19 and a criminal charge threatens your plans for school or work, leaving you afraid it could follow you for years. Alabama's youthful offender process may reduce those long-term effects, but approval depends on your age, the offense and the judge's...
An arrest can show up on a background check even if the case did not end in a conviction. For Alabama residents, an old arrest record may cause problems when applying for a job, renting a home or seeking other opportunities. Fortunately, Alabama law allows people to...
Many people who are facing criminal charges focus heavily on the sentence the court may impose if they’re convicted, but that’s not the only consequences that you need to think about if you’re facing charges right now. If you’re facing theft charges, you will likely...
Police officers often need to search a person’s home to find evidence for a criminal case, but they can’t just walk in whenever they want to do that. Instead, they need to have the homeowner’s permission or a search warrant to search the home, unless there are some...
Many people who have watched police dramas or true crime shows have likely seen people being told that they have the right to remain silent and the right to be represented by an attorney. Those rights are actually critical in real-life situations. They’re known as the...
Numerous details influence the charges people face if they possess or consume drugs. If police officers discovered drugs in a person's possession, the type of drug and the amount found directly influence the charges and penalties possible. Sometimes, secondary details...
Being accused of marijuana possession can feel overwhelming, especially with changing laws across different states. Confusion about limits, medical use and location rules often makes these situations harder. Staying calm and informed is essential and the steps you...
Many parents worry that a misdemeanor could affect their child custody arrangement. It is natural to feel concerned, but having a misdemeanor does not automatically mean you will lose custody. In Alabama, the main focus in custody decisions is what is in the best...
It seems like there’s no end to the substances that people can use, alone or mixed together, to get high. Lawmakers often struggle to keep up. In Alabama, a new law recently took effect that prohibits the possession, use and sale of chemical inhalants like nitrous...
