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Alabama recently strengthened and expanded its expungement laws. In 2021, the state legislature and the governor adopted a new law, known as the Redeemer Act. This law now improves someone's chances of cleaning up their criminal record after a minor issue. Generally,...
The custody order and parenting plan Alabama co-parents have in place may detail which parent takes the kids to the doctor and who gets to spend Christmas with them next year. The terms of a custody order and a parenting plan influence everything from income tax...
Summer is the season of family vacations, community festivals and neighborhood barbecues. People have reasons to celebrate and often make regular efforts to get out and enjoy the warm weather. With more traffic on the roads and more social events occurring, more...
Taking someone else's property or service without their permission can get you into legal trouble. Alabama Code Title 13A, § 13A-8-2 prohibits residents from knowingly obtaining property through deception or exerting unauthorized control over a property. Theft in the...
Driving under influence (DUI) is a serious offense no matter who you are. If the police have reason to believe that you could be drunk behind the wheel, they will stop you for further investigation. These can include interrogations, field sobriety tests and a chemical...
As you do your taxes, you may be very concerned about making mistakes. You know that the ramifications can be severe, and many people believe that IRS agents are going to come knocking on their door and threatening them with jail time or heavy fines over these errors....
The Georgia Bulldogs recently won their second college football national title in a row. They were led to both of these titles by quarterback Stetson Bennett. He has become something of a fan favorite due to the fact that he started his career as a walk-on and then...
Facing a DUI conviction is a worrying time, especially when it’s your second one within ten years. You’re going to be concerned about how it might affect you financially, personally and professionally. The prospect of losing your driving license and the possibility of...
When law enforcement comes looking for you and you’re accused of a crime, a million things will likely go through your mind at once. Amidst the confusion, you might end up making mistakes that can hurt your case down the road. Here are three costly missteps you want...
Theft can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor offense, depending on the prevailing circumstances and facts of your case. The consequences of a conviction vary, which is why it is necessary to understand the differences between the kind of charges you will likely...