Many people in Alabama and surrounding regions often wonder what to do if police knock on their doors and ask to come inside and conduct a search. There are laws that govern such matters, and a concerned individual may want to clarify such issues before determining how best to proceed in such circumstances. In fact, one might say that a good criminal defense begins beforeContinue reading
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Drunk driver suspected in five motor vehicle accidents
Many families in Alabama and throughout the United States have suffered devastating losses in car crashes caused by drunk drivers. People who drive with blood alcohol content levels exceeding legal limits are often menaces to themselves and all others on the road. Five motor vehicle accidents occurred back-to-back recently, all suspected to have been caused by the same woman. It was just after 5:30 p.m. onContinue reading
Divorce may be on horizon for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Some months ago, fans in Alabama and across the nation expressed their support for Hollywood star, Kim Kardashian, after learning she was robbed in her hotel room. Kardashian was rescued (although she suffered the loss of some expensive jewels) but reportedly told sources close to her that her husband, Kanye West, did not offer the support she needed as she recovered from her traumatic experience.Continue reading
Motor vehicle accidents on the rise in Alabama
A 17-day traffic safety program was launched by Alabama law enforcement to promote safe driving during the holidays. This did not prevent all motor vehicle accidents, however. In fact, there were 31 accident-related deaths in the state between Dec. 16 and New Year’s Day at midnight. These statistics only cover accidents handled by state troopers and do not include those investigated by other agencies. OfficialsContinue reading
Business fraud in Alabama
If you’re a company owner or entrepreneur who regularly conducts business in person or online in Alabama, you obviously want to remain current in your understanding of state and federal business laws. Often, being well-informed and up-to-date regarding any regulation or law that governs business in the state may help you avoid problems with clients, and may even keep potential legal problems at bay. IfContinue reading
Multiple motor vehicle accidents result in tragedies in Alabama
Alabama roadways were scenes of tragedy more than once during the holiday season this year. Multiple motor vehicle accidents occurred resulting in injury and more than one fatality. Only those who have suffered similar sorrow can imagine the grief associated with losing a loved one in a fatal car accident at Christmas time. One of the collisions occurred just after 7 p.m. on a recentContinue reading
Dangerous intersection scene of many motor vehicle accidents
A woman who made her living taking care of others recently suffered an untimely death that has left her family shocked and grief-stricken. Traffic officials say there have been at least 22 motor vehicle accidents in recent years at the same Alabama intersection where the woman was killed in a crash. In this particular incident, it appears another motorist’s negligence may have been the causeContinue reading
Aggressive criminal defense often equals positive outcome
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Alabama, you may be worried about your reputation. Preserving your good name among family members and co-workers is undoubtedly important to you at this time. One way to increase your chances of minimizing the negative impact of the situation is to retain aggressive criminal defense representation before proceeding to court. Whether you’ve been charged with a DUI,Continue reading
Divorce, holidays and finances: Finding balance between all three
Ending a marriage is seldom easy, and anyone in Alabama who has obtained one when a holiday season was just around the bend likely understands the strain it can place on one’s pocketbook. Holiday or no, recovering financially after divorce is a huge challenge for many. There are several ways to mitigate the strain and move forward toward a successful future. A first step inContinue reading
Military servicemembers often face family law challenges
A naval petty officer lost custody of his 6-year-old daughter while deployed on a submarine. There were also orders to place him under arrest for not being present at a custody hearing, although those orders were later canceled. This incident prompted the proposal of HB4071, which is designed to protect parents in Alabama and elsewhere serving on active duty in the military from certain familyContinue reading
