Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced some significant changes to civil asset forfeiture laws that will now put some better checks in place on law enforcement officials’ power when taking people’s property as part of an “investigation.” In...
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Homewood Raid Leads to Seizure of 83lbs of Marijuana, Drug Trafficking Charges
A raid on a Homewood home has led to the seizure of more than 83lbs of marijuana and drug trafficking charges being filed against two men. After a one month-long investigation, Irondale law enforcement officials raided a Homewood house earlier this month, leading to the seizure of at least 83.4 pounds of marijuana, cash and guns. According to the official…
6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 3)
Wrapping up our blog series 6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests, below, we will point out a few more things that can make breath test results unreliable. Additional Things that Can Affect the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests 5 – Having certain medical conditions The bottom line about the accuracy of breathalyzer tests is that having a…
6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 2)
Resuming 6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 1), here, we will continue to point out some of the specific things that can make the results of breath tests unreliable and problematic. More Factors that Can Affect the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests 3 – How long officers wait before administering breathalyzer tests How breath tests are…
6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 1)
When traffic officers make DUI stops, one thing they may do to try to assess whether or not a driver is intoxicated is to request that the driver submit to blood alcohol content (BAC) testing, either in the form of breathalyzer tests or blood tests. While breathalyzer tests can produce immediate results, these results: Will not always accurately reflect the…
Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 3)
Here is the conclusion to our blog series Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know. While the first part of this blog focused on the specific things you should try to do when dealing with law enforcement officials, below, we’ll point out some of the things you should avoid doing, as certain actions can end up making you…
Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 2)
Resuming Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 1), here, we will continue to present some important information regarding what you need to know regarding your rights when interacting with police. More Things You Can Do to Protect Your Rights During an Arrest Staying silent and requesting an attorney are two of your rights you should exercise…
Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 1)
Dealing with law enforcement can be scary and stressful, especially if you are the focus of a criminal investigation and/or are being accused of a crime. While being scrutinized by police is far from ideal, the good news is that knowing your rights in these situations can help you significantly protect yourself. Knowing your rights during an arrest can help…
DUI Costs: How Much Does a DUI in Alabama Cost? (Pt. 3)
Concluding our three-part blog series DUI Costs: How Much Does a DUI in Alabama Cost?, below we will take a closer look at some of the longer-term DUI costs that people may have to contend with after a drunk driving conviction. Additional DUI Costs DUI costs can be as expensive as they are crippling, especially when these impact people’s professional…
DUI Costs: How Much Does a DUI in Alabama Cost? (Pt. 2)
Picking up from where DUI Costs: How Much Does a DUI in Alabama Cost? (Pt. 1) left off, here, we will resume our discussion of the financial obligations people will have after being convicted of drunk driving in the state of Alabama. While the first part of this blog series focused on discussing DUI costs for first-time DUI convictions, here,…