Prescription medication abuse increases the risk of health care professionals facing drug-related charges. Pharmacists, for example, may face felony distribution charges if they dispense a controlled substance to an individual who does not present a valid doctor's...
The mistakes made in youth may follow the person into adulthood and cause a significant impact on future decisions. In Alabama, young people facing criminal charges have an option that may keep their future intact. Alabama Code section 15-19-1 tries to help young...
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...
The state of Alabama has put some serious penalties in place for those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition to such penalties as heavy fines and suspension of driving privileges, a felony DUI will result in the loss of certain liberties...
You may have a new job opportunity and are eager to start work. However, while driving home after celebrating with friends at a local bar, law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of DUI. Now you face fines, penalty points and suspension of your driving privileges....
Many large retail stores provide self-checkouts for the convenience of their customers. Although these devices can make it easier for people to quickly complete their shopping trip, they can also make it possible for these shoppers to exit the store without having...
College is a time to plan for the future, meet new people and try new things. Many students spend their college years partying in addition to pursuing a degree, however, and their youthful exuberance often has disastrous consequences. A DUI charge may leave college...
When another person causes someone's death, you may immediately think that the situation involves murder. However, when a fatality results from the actions or negligence of another person, this may not be the correct term that applies to the situation. There are...
If you have been involved in a routine traffic stop, chances are, you may have felt somewhat intimidated by the process. A similar experience could leave you feeling anxious, and although this may only be the result of your nervousness, in some cases, similar...
It was a normal day for you then, it happened. You went into a store for some supplies and left in the custody of Alabama police. You've been charged with shoplifting. What does this mean for your future? The law defines shoplifting as the theft of store merchandise....
