While you’re enjoying the upcoming holiday season with family and friends, the last thing you need is to be arrested for DUI in Alabama. In fact, that’s probably a sure-fire way of bringing your holiday fun to a screeching halt. Thinking ahead and knowing what to do if a problem arises are your best bets for avoiding DUI trouble all year through. These ideas mayContinue reading
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Recourse for those who lose loved ones in motor vehicle accidents
Few things could be worse than learning that a loved one has suffered a sudden, untimely death in a car crash. Many Alabama families have experienced such grief. Those who discover that the motor vehicle accidents that killed their family members were caused by the negligence of other parties may seek full recovery for their losses by filing and litigating wrongful death claims in civilContinue reading
Divorce is seldom easy: Avoid these mistakes
Not every marriage in Alabama will last a lifetime. Going through divorce means various challenges may arise that bear significant impact on one’s ability to move forward toward a successful and happy future. When children are involved, problems may not be so easily resolved. Parents typically want what is best for their children, but when a communication breakdown has occurred between former spouses, each mayContinue reading
Not all motor vehicle accidents involve more than one car
Alabama roadways are often busy thoroughfares where all types of vehicles share the lanes as modes of travel. Vehicles often collide with one another, many times resulting in serious injuries or death. However, not all motor vehicle accidents involve more than one car, as was evident on a recent Sunday in Talladega County. State troopers were at the scene following the tragic crash. It appearsContinue reading
Many motor vehicle accidents involve seat restraint issues
Alabama roadways are comprised of many types of vehicles and drivers who may not always act with appropriate caution. Motor vehicle accidents often occur due to various factors that may include distracted driving, poor road conditions or recklessness behind the wheel. When one or more vehicle occupants is not wearing proper seat restraint, the results of such collisions are often fatal. A tragedy occurred onContinue reading
Fight a minor-in-possession charge with these 3 tips
In Alabama, a person must be 21 to be in possession of alcohol. Even though the age of majority is noted as 19 by law, it simply doesn’t apply to minors when alcohol’s concerned. If your child is accused of being in possession of alcohol, you’ll need to decide on a strong defense to prevent him or her from being convicted. Here are three defenseContinue reading
Rap star Ludacris wins recent family law battle
A contentious battle has been ongoing between rapper Ludacris and Tamika Fuller, the mother of his child. The family law situation involves accusations that could potentially be very damaging to the rap star’s reputation and career. However, in a surprising turn of events, a court outside Alabama made a recent decision in his favor. At some point during the custody battle, the little girl’s mother submitted photosContinue reading
Pitt and Jolie reach temporary custody agreement in their divorce
Fans in Alabama and worldwide have been paying close attention to a current situation that has developed between Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Not long ago, Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt. Since then, a contentious custody battle has arisen regarding the former couple’s six children. It is not uncommon for problems to surface during a divorce concerning future parenting plans. However, inContinue reading
Alabama’s Unbelievable Burrito/Drug Arrest
The war on drugs has seen heightened penalties for drug offenders nationwide. Alabama is particularly tough on individuals convicted of even minor drug offenses, forcing many to adopt unique methods in an attempt to avoid detection. However, even the most creative of drug schemes may be caught by the watchful eye of local law enforcement personnel. Don’t Hide Drugs In A Burrito Burritos are knownContinue reading
Many motor vehicle accidents are caused by drowsy drivers
Few Alabama residents can honestly say that they have never driven when they knew they were too tired to be behind the wheel. Sadly, drowsy drivers here and elsewhere cause many motor vehicle accidents. If they had heeded the warning signs of fatigue, they might not have tried to drive without being more awake. The Sleep in America poll conducted by the National Sleep FoundationContinue reading
