All states look harshly at theft crimes, but Alabama has some of the strictest theft laws in the country. Defendants face penalties ranging from a few hundred dollars in fines to years or decades in jail. Those arrested for theft crimes need to take their situation...
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Consequences of a drug possession charge in Alabama
Being in willful possession or control of a controlled substance could lead to a drug possession charge. Like all other drug charges, possession is a serious offense, and the outcome of your case could have far-reaching consequences. If convicted, you might end up in...
What are the health implications of carrying too much debt?
If you have more personal debt than you can afford, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. However, it is understandable if you feel a little worried about that. With all the misconceptions circulating around bankruptcy, it is no wonder that the thought of...
Can you stop a foreclosure with bankruptcy?
Your lender has informed you that they're thinking about starting the foreclosure process. Maybe you've gotten the first official notice – there are many pieces of paperwork that you should receive on a very specific timeline – or maybe you've just realized that...
Explaining the “felony-murder rule” in Alabama
There’s a lot of controversy around something called the “felony-murder rule.” Some states have revised their laws considerably but have kept some form of it on the books. Essentially, the rule states that if someone dies during the commission of a felony (including...
Serious illnesses like cancer can lead to bankruptcy
Doctors have an easier time now than ever before of detecting cancer. Imaging tests, surgical biopsies and even genetic sequencing of cancerous tissue have increased the speed of diagnosis and the accuracy of results. Patients who discovered that they have cancer also...
Could you face shoplifting charges after the fact?
Generally speaking, those who are charged with shoplifting are people who have been caught with merchandise as they tried to leave the store. Maybe they put something in their pocket and then tried to walk out past the cashier without paying. Maybe they put something...
The difference between misdemeanor and felony cannabis possession
Cannabis or marijuana is now legal for recreational and medical use in a large number of states. However, in Alabama, only CBD is currently lawful to possess and utilize. Although there is a medical marijuana program in the works, it will be many months, if not...
Can the police look in your trash can?
The police need a warrant to search your house, or they need your consent to do so. Without it, even if they suspect they may find evidence in your house, they're not allowed to enter. They have to show this reasonable suspicion to the judge and then be issued the...
Why do bankruptcy requests get denied?
Deciding to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy often comes after a cold, hard reckoning of facts. You acknowledge that you may have bitten off more than you could chew, and you are now in a financially precarious situation with no better alternative. Still,...