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...
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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...
When do Alabama theft offenses become felony charges?
Theft is its own category of crime in Alabama. Numerous actions fall under the definition of theft, including shoplifting, burglary and robbery. While all of these offenses could lead to jail time, fines and other criminal penalties, the consequences for an armed...
Alabama drug courts offer hope to those addicted to meth
Methamphetamine is an insidious drug that leads to a particularly dangerous form of addiction. Those dependent on methamphetamine may struggle to cope during withdrawal. They may also never achieve the same high that they experience the first time they try the drug....
Can your own breath test help with drunk driving charges?
You can buy breath tests online that appear similar to the portable Breathalyzers often used by police officers. You may think, as many people do, that carrying one of these with you is a good way to avoid drunk driving charges. If you just take your own BAC reading...