Recent Blog Posts
What Should I Do Immediately after an Accident on My Motorcycle?
Being involved in a car accident is a scary experience, but being involved in a motorcycle accident can be a tragic one. If you are hit by a car while riding in Auburn or Opelika, there are a number of important steps that you need to take immediately. Taking these steps after your accident can protect your ability… Read More »
Do I Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test?
If you are pulled over while driving and suspected of driving under the influence in Alabama, the officer on scene will likely ask you to submit to a breathalyzer test, a filed sobriety test, or both. While you have the right to refuse these test types, it is important that you understand that doing… Read More »
Can I Get Arrested for Having Drug Paraphernalia, but No Drugs?
The possession, sale, and use of drug paraphernalia are against Alabama law. As such, if you are caught with drug paraphernalia, you may be arrested and face criminal charges. If you are facing drug paraphernalia charges in Alabama, take action immediately to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact drug arrest attorney Zach… Read More »
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a word used to describe several types of injuries that are all caused by trauma to the neck or upper back. It is not a medical term, but a catchall description for any injury that results when your head moves backwards and then moves forwards suddenly. The muscles, tendons and ligaments in… Read More »
Distraction Is Not Limited to Drivers
People are becoming much more aware of the problem of distracted driving. We are learning that texting while driving, or even talking on the phone with a hands-free device, makes it much more likely that a driver will be involved in an accident. However, a recent study proves that the drivers are not the… Read More »
Can Using Mediation Make Divorce Less Unpleasant?
Divorce cases tend to be much nastier than regular business disputes. Most people who are in the middle of a divorce feel that they have been wronged and that a judge should hear just how badly their soon-to-be-ex-spouse has behaved. They also know that the couple’s financial assets must be split and issues of… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in International Alabama Custody Case
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that an Army sergeant who had been stationed at Redstone Arsenal could sue for custody of his six-year-old daughter who now lives in Scotland. It is very rare that a custody case is heard by the Supreme Court — the court took this case because of its international… Read More »
Better Late Than Never – How a Post-Nuptial Agreement Can Help Your Marriage
Many couples decide to sign a prenuptial agreement before they marry. These agreements are designed to protect a spouse who brings property into a marriage and is concerned that the property might be viewed as marital property should the parties divorce. However, many people whose interests would be served by a prenup do not… Read More »
Virtual Visitation – The Next Best Thing to Being There
As more marriages end in divorce and as more people move away from their childhood homes to live across the country, there is an increasing number of children who live hundreds, even thousands, of miles away from one of their parents. Many people decide that they would like to relocate after a divorce, but… Read More »
Alabama Grandmother Arrested for Leaving Child in Car
An Albertville grandmother was arrested for leaving her grandchild in a locked car in the parking lot of the Boaz branch of Wal-Mart while she went shopping on Memorial Day weekend. Other shoppers called the police, reporting that there was a child “in distress.” When police arrived, they found the car doors locked and… Read More »
