A traffic stop is a routine, temporary detention of individuals in a vehicle by police who have reasonable suspicion of a crime. Traffic stops occur when police suspect that the driver broke a law, they have routine checkpoints or roadblocks or if they suspect that...
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3 things to know about search and seizure
Being stopped by law enforcement and going through a search and seizure can be a scary experience for anyone, especially for those who have not dealt with the police before. However, when someone knows what the process entails, it can help them feel more comfortable...
How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 3)
Here’s the conclusion to our blog series How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips. Additional Ways to Protect Yourself during an Alabama DUI Stop 5 – Be prepared to be asked to submit to BAC testing. When an Alabama DUI stop leads to an arrest and DUI charges, contact us. Our lawyers have the experience…
How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 2)
Proceeding from How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 1), below, we will highlight some more ways that you can help yourself and safeguard your rights during these traffic stops. More Smart Things to Do During an Alabama DUI Stop 3 – Do NOT admit to being drunk or having consumed alcohol. During an…
How to Protect Your Rights during an Alabama DUI Stop: 7 Tips (Pt. 1)
When traffic officers make DUI stops, how motorists speak and behave during these stops can be crucial to: When an Alabama DUI stop occurs, here’s what you can do to protect your rights. Contact us when you need the strongest DUI defense.Officers’ assessment of potential intoxication Whether a DUI arrest will be made The nature of the criminal charges that…
Alabama Prison Reform Bill Could Result in Some Big Changes
A bill currently making its way through the Alabama legislature could end up having big impacts on the state’s prison system, as well as how certain felonies are classified, in the future. This Alabama prison reform bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster), was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee this past week. If all goes as…
Alabama DUI Probation: FAQs (Pt. 3)
Concluding our blog series Alabama DUI Probation: FAQs, below are some more responses to frequently asked questions regarding probation for DUI cases in Alabama. Alabama DUI Probation: More Answers Q – Can I drive during my Alabama DUI probation? While these Alabama DUI probation FAQs provide some helpful info, contact us when you need a strong DUI defense. We are…
Alabama DUI Probation: FAQs (Pt. 2)
Continuing from where we left off in Alabama DUI Probation: FAQs (Pt. 1), here, we will respond to some more commonly asked questions about this aspect of DUI cases. More Answers about Alabama DUI Probation Q – What are common terms of Alabama DUI probation? Do you have questions regarding the terms of Alabama DUI probation? If so, here are…
Alabama DUI Probation: FAQs (Pt. 1)
Check out these FAQs on Alabama DUI probation for some helpful info. For the best defense against DUI charges, contact us today. When facing DUI charges, accused people tend to be very concerned about the possible penalties they may face, especially if jail time and expensive fines are a possibility. What these people may not realize, however, is that the…
Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Overhauled to Check Police Power (Pt. 2)
Resuming Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Overhauled to Check Police Power (Pt. 1), here, we will continue our discussion regarding these recent changes to federal statutes. While the first part of this blog series focused on pointing out the changes to and support for...