The penalties for drug charges related to methamphetamine possession, manufacturing, distribution or trafficking are severe. Alabama law takes any use, sale or possession of this drug seriously. If law enforcement catches you with even a minimal amount of meth, you...
Drug Crimes
Does drug possession carry jail time in Alabama?
Alabama has some of the nation's strictest drug possession laws. Many such offenses result in felony charges, which may carry jail time. Review the possible penalties for an Alabama drug possession conviction before facing this type of court date. Penalties for...
I’ve been arrested for drug possession: What now?
Being pulled over by police is one of the most nerve-racking events you may experience. However, worse than being stopped by Alabama authorities is being arrested on suspicion of drug possession. During your arrest, your natural inclination may be to try to fight back...
Drug charges: Is it possible to avoid prison in Alabama?
There are many things about so-called "street" drugs that may surprise you. For instance, did you know data suggests that more than 10 percent of people in Alabama and all other states over the age of 12 have tried illicit drugs in the past month? It might also...
Conviction based on faulty evidence? Happens more than you think
Imagine the following nightmare. The police pull you over for a broken tail light or another reason. The officer finds a substance in your car that he or she is sure, because of a field test, is an illicit drug. The officer places you under arrest and takes you to...