The consequences of an arrest and conviction for a drug crime may not be the focus of attention during the commission of the crime. However, when the defendant faces the court for sentencing after a conviction, the terms of punishment become extremely clear. The recent sentencing of a man who resided in Semmes demonstrates how the abstract…

There are a variety of benefits of appealing a negative outcome in court. For that reason, litigants who wish to appeal should be familiar with what that process looks like and the potential benefits of appealing an unfavorable decision. NOT A NEW TRIAL It is important to understand what an appeal is. An appeal is not a…

The appeals process is one of the most important components of the U.S. justice system. It is purposed to address problems with original verdicts with respect to the improper substantive application of the law and potential procedural errors made by the court. Appeals are handled in a similar fashion to an original jurisdictional case, but…

Going to trial on a civil or criminal matter can be exhausting, time-consuming, and stressful for a Mobile resident. They may spend months of their life litigating or defending themselves on claims that they may or may not support. The outcome of their trial can be difficult, too, if they are not successful. When a…