There are several myths in circulation that commonly lead drivers to the misconception that Breathalyzers can be tricked. The most frequently asserted misapprehensions involve placing a penny under your tongue, rinsing your mouth out with water or mouthwash and...
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Reasons why eyewitnesses give false testimony
We’ve all seen news reports of people who were convicted after an eyewitness took the stand and gave very convincing testimony, only to later discover that that witness was completely mistaken. What happened? The cold hard fact is that eyewitnesses are notoriously...
Can a police officer make a random stop?
Police departments often ramp up enforcement efforts to find drunk or impaired drivers. They may even assume that people on the road at a certain time -- late at night or early in the morning -- are more likely to be impaired. If so, can the police just start randomly...
Do Alabama and Georgia have stand your ground laws?
When you harm another person or contribute to their death, you probably expect to face severe legal consequences. Both Alabama and Georgia prosecutors aggressively pursue convictions in cases involving violent crimes. One of the most severe consequences upon...
How to Properly Interact with Law Enforcement
The news has been flooded recently with police encounters that have gone bad quickly. It is important to know what you should and should not do if you are stopped by the police. First, if you have been stopped by the police in a public place, know your rights. Know...
Miranda Rights Aren’t What You Think They Are
Life is not like television and neither is the law. After thousands of episodes of Law and Order, NYPD Blue and CSI, many people think they know the law surrounding Miranda Rights but if you are counting on your interaction with police officers to mirror what you see...
Understanding the Alabama Criminal Appeals Process After a Criminal Conviction
If you or someone you know has been convicted of a crime in Alabama, it is not necessarily the end of the road. You still have the right to appeal the conviction. While we like to think that we live in a country where the justice system is perfect and the right...