Alabama’s drug laws are some of the toughest in the nation. One of those laws is Alabama Code – Section 26-15-3.2: Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child to an Environment in Which Controlled Substances are Produced or Distributed. This is more commonly known as Alabama’s chemical endangerment law. Since the law’s inception in 2006, the way it is used by law enforcement and prosecutors hasContinue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Alabama man arrested for drug crimes may seek criminal defense
There is no question that our country seems to be facing a drug epidemic. The war on drugs often means intense police investigations, sweeping arrests and harsh penalties for those found guilty. Criminal defense attorneys may be quite busy protecting the rights of people accused of drug offenses. Recently in Alabama, a joint investigation by two narcotics units led to the arrest of a manContinue reading
When it comes to divorce, Alabama couples have choices
Just as it may be the goal of a marriage to stay together, so it may be the goal of marriage dissolution to remain amicable. If a couple in Alabama has been married a short time and agrees on the terms, a divorce may be quick and relatively painless, especially if the couple has a prenuptial agreement. However, for most divorces, having a family lawContinue reading
Alabama motor vehicle accidents: Driver sandwiched, hurts back
A rear-end collision can make a driver feel helpless. The driver sitting in traffic may see another car coming up from behind and know there is no way to avoid the collision. When an Alabama driver is rear-ended and then pushed into another car, there is always the chance that he or she will suffer some injuries. Motor vehicle accidents that result in injury mayContinue reading
Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents cause serious injuries
Some stretches of road in Alabama become notorious when they have dangerous curves, poor lighting or other factors that make them difficult to navigate. When motor vehicle accidents occur on these roads, people may become angry and look for people to blame. Things become even more complicated when a person who is thought responsible for an accident does not stop at the scene. The sun was justContinue reading
50 Years Of The Miranda Warning
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” So begins the Miranda Warning, a notice of rights that police read to suspects being brought into custody and interrogated. The Miranda Warning turns 50 this year. According to a recent article from Fox 10, the Miranda Warning was created as a resultContinue reading
