Category: Criminal Defense

An 18-year-old male will be charged with capital murder after charges against him were upgraded by authorities. Alabama police in Tuskegee confirmed the arrest of the man, who was initially charged with attempted murder. If he is found guilty, he could face years in prison, but for the moment, police are still asking for the… Continue reading Alabama teen facing murder charges

An employee of a daycare in Dothan is facing multiple serious charges that could see her career in child care come to an end, according to local sources. The 36-year-old Alabama woman stands accused of multiple counts of child abuse. She has been arrested and is now being held against $360,000 bail. Understandably, her focus… Continue reading Criminal defense: Daycare worker in Alabama accused of abuse

A woman in Pritchard has been accused of murdering her boyfriend, after allegedly telling police he had committed suicide. The 24-year-old has been arrested and taken into custody. The investigation into the specifics of the incidentis still underway, and for the moment, no court date has been announced. She is likely focused on her criminal… Continue reading Criminal defense: Alabama woman faces murder charge

The Brookside Police Department has confirmed the arrest of noted rapper Rodney “Big 30” Wright, according to local sources. The rapper, who is not from Alabama, was arrested in Jefferson County on Oct. 1. Police say he is facing multiple drug charges. He is likely focused on preparing his criminal defense at this time. According… Continue reading Criminal defense: Rapper Big 30 faces drug charges

Police in Birmingham reported the arrest of a 27-year-old mother on Sept. 22 after accusing her of desecrating her child’s corpse. Alabama authorities have charged the woman with abuse of a corpse after the body of her 4-month-old child was discovered burned. She is being held against a $250,000 bond. It’s not clear if the… Continue reading Alabama mother facing criminal charges

A man is facing serious charges and is being held by police following the discovery of a body in the Escabia County woods. Alabama authorities local to the area arrested the man after finding a human body in the brush. The investigation is ongoing at this time, and the accused man will now have to… Continue reading Criminal defense: Man charged with murder in Alabama

All across the country, government officials often find themselves accused of stealing money intended for other purposes and using them for personal expenses. Believe it or not, even judges often face these accusations. When accused of stealing court funds, it means the state or federal government believes the person misappropriated funds. A more accurate term… Continue reading What is theft of court funds?

Native to Southeast Asia, the leaves of the kratom tree contain a psychoactive ingredient that can have various effects on the human body when consumed or smoked. In high doses, it works as a sedative, but low doses produce stimulant effects.  A marked increase in kratom abuse has occurred over recent years in the United… Continue reading Kratom and its legal status in Alabama

If you receive a traffic or other ticket requiring you to appear in a certain court on a certain day at a certain time, your wisest strategy is to do exactly that. If you fail to appear, the judge likely will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. FindLaw explains that bench warrants and arrest… Continue reading What are the consequences of missing your court date?

In addition to illegal possession of controlled substances, you can also face prosecution for possession of paraphernalia. According to the Alabama Board of Pharmacy, paraphernalia offenses range in severity from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class B felony.  The definition of paraphernalia is broader than you might realize. However, determining whether an object qualifies as paraphernalia… Continue reading What do drug paraphernalia offenses involve?