Posts in 2018

Oct 31 When is a Third Party Denied from Challenging Paternity?

When a family member has died without a will, it can be stressful to decide how that person’s property should be divided. Mix in ...

Oct 30 Specific Intent not Needed for Capital Murder

The death penalty is the most serious punishment you can receive for a crime. It is reserved for the crimes that society views as ...

Sep 30 Parent Must Show Irreparable Injury Under the Alabama Relocation Act

If you are divorced or about to file for divorce and you have children, the Court will require language of the Alabama Relocation ...

Sep 30 Did You Plead Guilty Before a Magistrate or a Judge in Municipal Court?

Almost 95% of people in Alabama will have a speeding ticket or a motor vehicle violation in their lifetime. Sometimes a ticket can ...

Sep 14 How Do Presumptive Sentencing Standards Work?

What is Presumptive Sentencing? Sentencing guidelines are widely used throughout the country when deciding how long to send a ...

Sep 14 Withholding Evidence Not Enough to Dismiss Charges

What Happens if a Prosecutor Withholds Evidence? In a criminal trial, there are certain rules about what evidence a prosecutor ...