When a crime is committed, Alabama law enforcement officials want as much information as possible, as quickly as possible. If you have been arrested, it is possible that police officers will start asking you questions right away. Many people are intimidated by law enforcement and feel as though they have to answer any question they…

First, breathe. In nearly all traffic interactions with the police, the result is a warning or ticket, even if someone is, arguably, guilty of much more serious offenses. But, to ensure the best outcome, there are some best practices when one sees those cop lights. FIND THE BEST WAY TO EXIT THE ROADWAY The first interaction with…

If you are due to appear in court, you may be nervous. Once the day finally arrives, you may be having feelings that dictate your behavior. Those same emotions apply whether you are on trial yourself or testifying as a witness. Many factors in court can affect how you are feeling and how you behave based…

An arrest for alleged drunk driving can bring down an alarming set of criminal charges on the defendant. One of the unhappiest consequences of being arrested for drunk driving is the speed with which the drunk driving charges can escalate into more serious accusations. A recent arrest for drunk driving that occurred on Airport Boulevard shows how…

If one has turned on the news lately, locals have probably heard that we are on pace to exceed the homicide rate from last year. Indeed, Mobile’s Interim Police Chief has given interviews on the very subject. THE NUMBERS According to the Mobile Police Department, Mobile County had 46 homicides in all of 2020, but at…

Prosecutors oftentimes don’t bring criminal charges unless they’re confident that they have a good chance of obtaining a conviction. That can be intimidating for those who have been accused of a criminal offense. After all, in many instances it may seem like the evidence is stacked against the defendant, leaving him or her with no…

It doesn’t take much for a verbal dispute to turn physical. When this happens, you might find yourself on the receiving end of criminal charges. The severity of those charges can run the spectrum, too. Assault, battery, and even murder are all very real possibilities. If you or a loved one is facing these kinds…

If you’re convicted of a crime in the state of Alabama, it can have a negative impact on the rest of your life. In addition to any jail time that you might have to serve, a conviction may make it harder to find a job, obtain an apartment or get an education. The presence of…

A Mobile man fired 14-shots into a vehicle critically wounding a 5-year-old boy. According to law enforcement, the incident took place on Farnell Drive late Saturday afternoon. Four people were in the car but only the young boy was hit. The suspect, Reginald Pryor, has been arrested. He has been charged with four counts of attempted murder…

Being arrested and charged with a crime is a serious matter. Each year thousands of Alabama residents go through this experience. The variety of criminal charges a person could face is seemingly endless, from property crimes to violent crimes, drug crimes to driving-related offenses – with misdemeanors and felonies throughout the categories. For someone who…