Being charged with a federal crime is a serious matter. There are many differences between the state and federal criminal systems, one of which is the sentencing guidelines. Most Alabama residents have probably heard of the federal sentencing guidelines, but may be unaware of what they are, or what they could mean in the context…

Being accused of a crime can be a terrifying experience. The outcome can have an enormous impact upon you and your family. When fraud is at the heart of the accusation, it’s important to understand what it is and what the possible consequences are. WHAT IS FRAUD? Fraud, based on both Alabama law and federal law, refers…

of another felony, misdemeanor, or non-minor traffic violations during that time. Violent felonies are ineligible for expungement. EFFECT If approved, the court will order the expungement of all records in its custody and any other records held by agencies and officials. These include arrest records, booking or arrest photographs, index references for public reference searches…

Occasionally, the facts that persuade prosecutors to file murder charges sound so convincing that a listener can hardly conjure any sort of reasonable doubt. For example, in the case of a Mobile man who is charged with reckless murder, the facts that support the prosecutor’s prima facie case hardly seem susceptible to reasonable doubt. THE PROSECUTOR’S CASE…

There are many different reasons that people take drugs in Alabama. Much of the time people who take drugs are doing so legally though. People are prescribed drugs for various injuries or illnesses that they suffer. As long as people take the drugs pursuant to a valid prescription there is nothing wrong with it and…

In Alabama, being charged with a crime will undoubtedly lead to fear and concern as to what the future might hold. A conviction for any crime will have ramifications, but if it is a violent crime like assault, there might be an extended incarceration, significant fines and long-term problems. Even after the person completes a…

Criminal charges are serious. They can alter the course of an individual’s life, and if the individual is convicted, they may lose freedoms they otherwise enjoyed. When a Mobile resident is charged with a crime, they can choose to fight and protect their rights with the help of dedicated criminal defense attorneys. In some cases,…

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…

If it seems like there are more police making traffic stops in Mobile these days, you are probably right. Police officers throughout Alabama tend to arrest more people on suspicion of drinking and driving during the summer. A police sergeant with the Dothan Police Department told WDHN that increased traffic is one of the big reasons for…

Due process ensures defendants get a full opportunity to defend against false accusations and incorrect judgments against them. The court system is imperfect and can result in incorrect judgments. When a bad judgment happens and you need another court to hear your arguments, the appeals process in Alabama makes it happen. MANY REASONS TO APPEAL…