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The rules of evidence are essential when looking at criminal cases. Without these rules, the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” would have little behind it. Law enforcement officials cannot search anything they want when they are investigating a crime. There...
You have an addiction, and you got caught with drugs -- and now you’re worried that you’re going to lose your job, your home, your family and your freedom. Luckily for you, the prosecutor is willing to offer you immunity in exchange for some information you have about...
Alabama has not yet legalized marijuana for recreational use and may never do so. However, many states have taken this step, ranging from Michigan to Colorado. This means that many travelers find themselves in a place where they can suddenly buy and use small amounts...
Reckless driving is a broad category to which a variety of traffic-related offenses belong. There's a significant difference between careless and reckless driving, though. It's critical that you understand what driving behaviors fall under the umbrella of reckless...
The United States is a demographically, ethnically and racially diverse society. Crime, poverty and unemployment tend to be considerably higher in some areas versus others. Law enforcement agencies tend to let socio-economic, and crime data dictate where they focus...
When the police take you into custody, you’re likely going to be under a lot of stress. In those moments, it can be easy to accidentally say something that the prosecutor can use against you later in your trial. That’s why it’s essential to know when not to speak, and...
Courts in Alabama and across the U.S. are admitting unreliable psychological and IQ tests into evidence in court, according to a new study. Experts say the use of such tests can unfairly influence judges or juries in a variety of court cases. For the study, which was...
Many people in Alabama know that if they are arrested, they will hear the police officer read out a list of rights, beginning with the famous phrase, "You have the right to remain silent." However common these words may seem to be, they are more than just rote...
On Oct. 17, Alabama authorities arrested two men for allegedly taking part in a drug trafficking operation. The arrests took place during a traffic stop in Brookside. According to the Brookside Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle at around 12:30 p.m. on...
In many Alabama cases, community service is seen as a light sentence or a reprieve from costly fines or jail time. When people cannot afford to pay fines, community service sentences present an alternative that can prevent them from racking up considerable debt....
