Criminal Defense

In the summer of 2021, Alabama passed additional laws aimed at helping people with criminal records to request expungement. The law expanded those eligible to wipe their records and help with reemployment opportunities. Prior laws allowed some with arrests that did...

One Hollywood concept about the criminal justice system that is common in shows and movies about someone under arrest is the right to a phone call. In these stories, you always hear the person under arrest proclaiming his or her right to one phone call. You may...

Most people think that DNA evidence is supposed to definitely indicate who committed a crime. Unfortunately, the reality is that DNA collection could work against you if you're charged with a crime in Alabama. The methods used to collect and process DNA evidence are...

If you are facing a trial for a crime in Alabama, you might wonder whether you should take the stand. Attorneys often advise their clients against doing so although there are a few reasons you might want to. Juror assumptions One reason that an attorney may want a...

While spending time on the road in Alabama, there may come a time when a police officer pulls you over. It is often a stressful experience when a cop flashes their lights, especially if you are unsure of any laws you may have broken while operating the vehicle. If you...