With reports of police brutality in the news on an almost daily basis, many have called for the use of police body cameras. But is there any proof that body cameras are beneficial? And is there more to this question than meets the eye? Reasons For Police Body Cameras According to a recent article in the Washington Post, there are high expectations for what policeContinue reading
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Couples seek family law advice for remarriage
A recent study concluded that in 40 percent of marriages in the U.S., at least one partner had previously been married. The study determined that the increase in the rate of remarriages is due to rising divorce rates and longer life expectancy, allowing people more time for a second or even third marriage. Because people in Alabama and elsewhere who marry later in life mayContinue reading
Criminal defense may be needed for alleged shooter in Alabama
When people Alabama are charged with crimes, they may have many questions and concerns about their futures. Crimes that involve guns may carry even more serious penalties for those who are convicted, and typically involve complex criminal defense. This may be the case for a man police say was involved in a recent shooting incident. The details of the event caused some confusion with lawContinue reading
Motor vehicle accidents make lasting impact on responders
First responders in Alabama see many terrible sights. Their job requires them to respond to accidents of many kinds, and they may never know what to expect as they come upon the scene of a crash. However, some motor vehicle accidents are so tragic, even trained personnel may need a long time to recover. A recent collision not only affected the loved ones of theContinue reading
Family law attorneys notice signs in at-risk marriages
People in Alabama who notice certain symptoms in their body may recognize it is time to make a change before it is too late. For example, someone who notices the scale climbing may begin to work out, and another who feels short of breath may cut back on cigarettes. Some lawyers believe there are also signs in a marriage that indicate trouble is brewing. AContinue reading
Social media may negatively affect divorce cases in Alabama
Some people may not be able to even imagine giving up Facebook or Instagram, even for a short period of time. People of all ages in Alabama stay connected to the rest of the world through social media. However, those who are going through a divorce are advised to suspend their online activity for a while to avoid any serious repercussions from putting private thingsContinue reading
What You Need To Know About Alabama’s Chemical Endangerment Law
Alabama’s drug laws are some of the toughest in the nation. One of those laws is Alabama Code – Section 26-15-3.2: Chemical Endangerment of Exposing a Child to an Environment in Which Controlled Substances are Produced or Distributed. This is more commonly known as Alabama’s chemical endangerment law. Since the law’s inception in 2006, the way it is used by law enforcement and prosecutors hasContinue reading
Alabama man arrested for drug crimes may seek criminal defense
There is no question that our country seems to be facing a drug epidemic. The war on drugs often means intense police investigations, sweeping arrests and harsh penalties for those found guilty. Criminal defense attorneys may be quite busy protecting the rights of people accused of drug offenses. Recently in Alabama, a joint investigation by two narcotics units led to the arrest of a manContinue reading
When it comes to divorce, Alabama couples have choices
Just as it may be the goal of a marriage to stay together, so it may be the goal of marriage dissolution to remain amicable. If a couple in Alabama has been married a short time and agrees on the terms, a divorce may be quick and relatively painless, especially if the couple has a prenuptial agreement. However, for most divorces, having a family lawContinue reading
Alabama motor vehicle accidents: Driver sandwiched, hurts back
A rear-end collision can make a driver feel helpless. The driver sitting in traffic may see another car coming up from behind and know there is no way to avoid the collision. When an Alabama driver is rear-ended and then pushed into another car, there is always the chance that he or she will suffer some injuries. Motor vehicle accidents that result in injury mayContinue reading
