The idea of the police entering your home or property to conduct a search can be frightening. However, the police can gather evidence for an ongoing investigation from just about anywhere, including your trash. But can the police legally search through your garbage?...
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Can you be charged with felony theft for shoplifting in Alabama?
Shoplifting is an offense that all states take very seriously -- some more than others. In Alabama, a conviction can result in serious legal consequences, including jail time and hefty fines, not to mention the resulting criminal record. The potential sentence will...
What are the consequences of a second DUI conviction in Alabama?
A DUI conviction is scary, especially if it's your second within 10 years. You'll no doubt be worried about how it might impact your finances, relationships and career. It can be frightening to have to accept that you could lose your driver's license and possibly...
How do payday loans become a debt trap?
Inflation is on the rise, wages are stagnant and people are having a hard time making ends meet – and that’s just when you’re considering the regular month’s expenses. Even a small unexpected repair bill or a minor financial emergency can leave many households...
How do you prepare to file for bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy may be the best option for protecting some of your assets, eliminating debt and stopping certain legal actions against you. Thus, if you are in significant amounts of debt that you can't pay, consider this move. Nonetheless, you need to be...
Can Chapter 13 bankruptcy help stop vehicle repossession?
Are you on the brink of losing your vehicle because you’ve defaulted on the loan? Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be the saving grace that keeps you behind the wheel. Keep reading to discover how this powerful financial tool can help you avoid repossession and get...
Do you get to keep your credit cards when you file for bankruptcy?
Many people in Alabama struggle to make ends meet. In this situation, a viable option may be to file for bankruptcy. However, you may have many questions about this process. For example, can you keep your credit cards? What happens to your credit cards when you file...
When can an officer legally stop and search you?
Most people have a general awareness that they have a constitutional protection against “unreasonable” searches and seizures by law enforcement officers – especially when they’re in their homes. However, things can get a little fuzzy when a person is out walking...
Fleeing from the police could soon be a felony in Alabama
What do you do when a police officer either calls out for you to stop moving or pulls up behind your vehicle and flashes its lights? Most people probably will stop – but not everybody. Some people panic and run or drive off for no clear reason at all, probably simply...