A drunk driving conviction can have far-reaching effects. However, if you have been charged, you may be able to prevent a conviction and avoid the associated penalties by taking proper steps after the arrest. People charged with DUI commonly make mistakes that result...
Year: 2021
Meaningful cross-examination
What do you imagine successful criminal defense attorneys do at trial that makes them so effective? Do they calmly dismantle every witness like Perry Mason? Do they win the case at the last minute with a “gotcha!” moment like Ben Matlock? Do they resort to sleazy and...
Being a participant in your own defense
Alabama's criminal code is complicated. When you are dealing with federal charges, things get even more confusing for those who do not deal with the law regularly. This is one of the reasons you need a defense attorney after you have been arrested. Your lawyer's...
Why some witnesses are unreliable in criminal cases
Witnesses are key contributors to jury or court trials, providing testimony that may lead to the conviction or acquittal of a defendant. They are often considered reliable but some witnesses do not measure up. Their reliability is in question due to many factors such...
What does an aggressive defense do for a DUI charge?
When police arrest you for drunk driving, your mind may be filled with questions and concerns. You worry not only about paying the fines and fees associated with a DUI, but if you’ll have to serve time in jail and suffer long-term consequences for having a drunk...
When criminal evidence is interpreted differently
When you watch the latest episode of NCIS or Forensic Files, solving the crime at the center of the episode’s storyline will include gathering and evaluating evidence. The investigators may find fingerprints, DNA samples or try to determine what blood spatter near the...