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...
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...
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...
It seems like many of us try to use the internet as a substitute for professional assistance far too often these days. Car is making a strange noise. Ask siri. Sink is backed up. Look it up on YouTube. Car is making a strange noise.Ask siri. You have some strange...
Photo: Al and Barbi Agricola (1989) Barbi Agricola was quite literally born to be an attorney. The youngest of three children, her father, Al, was serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama when she was a baby and, by the time she started...
Truthfully, not every divorcing couple requires a divorce lawyer. Some divorces are mutual and even amicable.Even when kids are involved, parents often can agree that it is best for the child to see his or her parents equal amounts and they can peacefully divorce and...
Divorce results in numerous changes for you and your family but it also results in changes to your life in ways you may not immediately consider. Estate planning and benefits are usually not top of mind when you are finalizing your divorce, but they should be....
Picking out new school clothes and school supplies, meeting new teachers, and adjusting schedules can make getting the kids back to school stressful for any family, but for divorced parents, this time can be even more stressful as custody issues can often impact...
When things start getting messy, it is important to find a local divorce lawyer as soon as possible. Be sure to let your divorce attorney know what you want. If you want her to negotiate a peaceful settlement, let her know. If you need her to go to court and fight for...