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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...
The police are supposed to uphold the law at all times and prevent people from committing crimes. However, law enforcement officials sometimes use coercion or undue tactics that lead you into breaking the law only to arrest and charge you for it. So what does it mean...
Earlier this year, Alabama caught up with several other states and introduced a medical marijuana bill. Yet, as with any new bill, misunderstandings could lead to you facing criminal charges. Local police forces can take time to get up to speed on new legislation, and...
North Alabama was once considered the area where a significant amount of illegal narcotics were trafficked, used, and abused. The sheer number of methamphetamine labs earned Sand Mountain a certain level of infamy with the moniker of "Meth Mountain." Fast forward...
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...
