Federal court blocks parts of Alabama, Georgia Immigration Laws A federal appeals court has blocked Alabama's requirement that schools determine whether enrolling children are illegal immigrants. Under the law known as H.B. 56, parents must provide schools a copy of their children's birth certificates. For those who were born outside the United States or […]

  Baldwin County Sheriff's Office launches app for smartphones Have a question for the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office? There's an app for that. In an effort to better serve county residents, the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office has announced a free smartphone app for Android phones. "The primary motivator was for people to have accessibility, to […]

  How does "Bail" work? If you watch much television, you've probably seen variations of this scene dozens of times: a judge bangs a gavel and announces, "Bail is set at $100,000." The defendant looks despondent as he consults with his lawyers. But somehow he ends up free while waiting for his trial to begin. […]

  Do I Need a Lawyer When I'm Charged with a Crime? Defendants charged with crimes are almost always best served by obtaining a lawyer. In fact, most criminal defendants are represented by a lawyer, especially when jail or a prison sentence is a possible result. It is very difficult for a person to competently […]

  Mobile Mardi Gras 2014 As the ancestral home of Carnival in the United States, Mobile, AL has a long proud history of putting on Mardi Gras. With so much to see and do around town, and temperate Gulf Coast weather,- even in February, Mobile is simply a great place to visit with family and […]

  Your Rights During a Police DUI Stop in Alabama To ensure innocent citizens are not arrested, most states including Alabama, a police officer must have probable cause to believe someone is under the influence before he can require a person to submit to any form of blood alcohol concentration test. Once a police officer […]

  Things to Consider When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney   There are a number of things to consider when interviewing and hiring a criminal defense attorney. Does the lawyer have the necessary skills and experience to handle your case? Do you agree with the proposed strategy? Do you have confidence in him or her? […]