When you are driving down the road, the last thing you probably want to see is those flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror. However, you still may face a traffic stop by an officer at any time of the day. Part of being a responsible driver is being...
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Understanding search and seizure
Search and seizure refer to the legal processes through which law enforcement officials can look for evidence and take property as part of criminal investigations. This balance between the police's authority and the protection of individual rights is important. The...
DUI myths you should know
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that can have significant consequences. However, it is important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to DUI charges. Breath tests are infallible Breath tests can produce inaccurate readings due to medical...
4 considerations when facing a plea bargain deal
For individuals facing criminal charges, the prospect of accepting a plea bargain is a weighty decision, with profound implications for their future. By understanding the potential personal impact of a conviction, defendants can make more informed choices in...
What happens at a traffic stop?
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...
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…