If you are dealing with overwhelming debt, and all the other options are off the table, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy should not be considered a failure in any way -- rather, it can provide you with the fresh financial start you need. However,...
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When is evidence legally considered to be in “plain view?”
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from “unreasonable” search and seizure. In most cases, unless they’re given permission to enter, law enforcement officers need a search warrant to look around and take potential evidence from a person’s...
The dangers of stress caused by overwhelming debt
If you have been living with more debt than you can handle for some time, you may be feeling pretty stressed about it. That is entirely normal, but it is not healthy. Having to produce the money you do not have each month to pay bills you cannot afford to pay is...
What do you need when you decide to file for bankruptcy?
If you decide to file for bankruptcy, there are a few things you’ll need to gather before you go to talk to your attorney. The more information you have at your first meeting, the easier it will be for your attorney to provide you with information on what to expect....
How serious are theft crimes in Alabama?
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...
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...