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...
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Can you bring marijuana from a state where it is legal into Alabama?
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...
Do you know what constitutes reckless driving?
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...
Did your arrest result from predictive profiling?
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...
How do I invoke my constitutional rights after an arrest?
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...
Study finds many psychological tests used in court unreliable
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...
Why Miranda warnings are important
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...
2 men busted for meth during traffic stop
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...
Community service sentences can pose problems
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....
Laws require scrutiny of informant testimony
A movement is underway to examine the veracity of information offered by jailhouse informants, in part because of DNA testing that has exonerated people who were convicted based on informant testimony. Those who have been charged with crimes in Alabama might gain from...