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...
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Can a police officer lie during an interrogation?
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...
What is the “constructive possession” of drugs?
The term “constructive possession” gets thrown around a lot in drug cases, and a lot of people don’t really understand what it means – or why they’re being charged with a drug crime when the drugs weren’t actually found on them. Understanding more about what...
Unreliability of eyewitnesses
Witness testimony often carries a lot of weight, especially with a jury. If the members of a jury hear a perspective from an eyewitness, they will often assume that this person is telling the truth. This is especially true in cases where the eyewitness is not actually...
3 points to remember about getting out of jail
Being arrested is a traumatic experience, especially if you’ve never been arrested before. One of the most pressing matters you’ll have to consider is how you will get out of jail. There are a few ways this can happen. Many people will have to put up money or assets...
Understanding Alabama’s Good Samaritan drug charge immunity law
There’s no question that the number of drug overdoses and fatalities has been on the rise. Most of these involve opioids. Some involve drugs that are presented as painkillers but are actually even more dangerous drugs like fentanyl. Southern states have been...
How serious is marijuana possession in Alabama?
Possession of any controlled substance in Alabama is a crime. If convicted, you may face time in prison, among other legal penalties. Whether you will face felony or misdemeanor charges depends on the drugs in question and whether you are a repeat offender. For...
What are the perils of plea bargains?
Most defendants facing nonviolent charges typically get offers of plea bargains to adjudicate their cases. This is not unusual with the overwhelming number of both civil and criminal cases crowding the Alabama courts. Thus, plea bargaining is a necessary part of the...
When can the police enter your home?
The first situation in which the police can enter your home is if there’s some sort of emergency. When a crime is in process, officers have a lot of leeway to simply enter buildings to try to prevent any harm to the public. But what about if there’s no emergency? Say...
What determines a criminal sentence?
People who are facing a criminal charge will likely want to know what type of sentence is possible if they’re convicted. While you might be able to get an idea of a range of sentences, you won’t know exactly what you’re going to get until that time comes. There are...