The Role of a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Post-Conviction Relief and Appeals
Even with the best defense lawyer, juries and judges can be unpredictable, and they may decide you are not credible and are not telling the truth. You are now facing a conviction and prison time. A criminal defense attorney is your biggest ally at this time. Alabama stacks the deck against those accused of a […]
Key Considerations When Negotiating Plea Bargains in Criminal Cases
You are charged with a crime in Alabama. Having an attorney by your side to advocate for your interests will help guide you during this difficult time. Your attorney will advise you during the necessary communication between the prosecutor, who hopes to prove your guilt in court, and you, the defendant. One of the most […]
How Does Social Media and Digital Evidence Impact Criminal Defense Strategies?
Twenty years ago, social media was in its infancy. MySpace, launched in 2003, was the first social media platform; three years later, Facebook was founded and would soon exceed the number of Myspace users. With Facebook, social networking connects people who share data. In the past two decades, people now connect to others through a […]
What is Considered Tampering with Evidence in Alabama?
You are suspected of a crime. You try to conceal a gun by hiding it. You throw documents into an open fireplace. You may have illegal drugs you toss or flush down the toilet. You have interfered with the work officers must do to charge you with a crime. You may have committed the […]
Strategic Approaches for Staying Out of Federal Prison
Violate a criminal statute in Alabama, and you can be charged under state or federal law. There are similarities in trying a case, whether state or federal law. Both involve a jury trial, evidence, depositions, and negotiating with the prosecutor for a reduced sentence. Proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt will be the prosecutor’s […]
What are False and Coerced Confessions?
You may have seen this interrogation technique if you have ever watched an episode of television’s Law & Order. The alleged bad guy is in the police station, and cops have almost enough to charge him, but not quite enough. The subject is promised that he can go home if he reveals his role in […]
Wrongful Arrests Due to Police Report Mistakes
Unfortunately, this happens far too often in the real world. Someone is arrested when information mistakenly names them as a suspect. Police and dispatchers are human, and they make mistakes. In some cases, the suspect’s name is mixed up with the witness’s name who called in the alleged crime. A police report written by […]
Charges You May Face After a Bar Fight
The combination of drinking in a bar with a rowdy crowd heightened emotions, and a sporting event can elevate to anger for no reason at all. When that happens, ordinarily peaceful people can be pulled into an altercation, resulting in an assault, injury, or even death. Expect charges to be filed in the aftermath, even […]
What Happens During a Criminal Trial in Alabama?
Before a criminal trial takes place in Alabama, a series of events must first take place. If you have never been charged with a crime, this can be a frightening time that leaves you full of questions. First, you will be investigated. Whether the local sheriff or another state agency, investigations generally include issuing a […]
Situations That Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
A wrongful conviction means you may spend years behind bars for a crime you didn’t commit. The justice system is not perfect. According to the Equal Justice Initiative, more innocent people are in our prisons today than ever. Since 1989, the group says there have been 3,175 exonerations, absolving someone from blame through more reliable […]