Alabama laws prohibit driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of an impairing substance. You may face a DUI conviction if you have a blood alcohol concentration of at least .08% or are under the influence of any impairing...
Texting and walking: What’s the big deal?
According to Safety.com, texting while walking has become such an issue that several states have begun to implement laws that ban it. Though Alabama is not one of those states, recent findings suggest that it should take its cues from New York and other states with...
Alabama’s marijuana laws harsh, bill hopes to reduce penalties
Alabama has some of the harshest marijuana laws in the nation. Several states have legalized the recreational use of the drug, and the majority have legalized it for medicinal purposes. Many states have decriminalized the first-time possession of small amounts of the...
Alcohol metabolism affects blood alcohol levels
Most drivers in Alabama understand that if they drive with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, they will be under arrest for a DUI. However, there are numerous factors that affect how the body metabolizes alcohol, so two people who drink the same amount may have...
Do you know how to manage your money after a personal injury?
You recently suffered a personal injury, but, thankfully, you are on the road to recovery. That is, you are mending physically. While taking time off from your job in Alabama, you could have limited income. Securian Financial has a number of tips on keeping your...
Learn how to handle accidents with uninsured drivers
Some drivers do their part to keep Alabama’s roadways safe by being contentious drivers. Unfortunately, such drivers have likely noticed that not every other driver brings the same dedication with them when they slide behind the wheel. According to the Insurance...
Murder charges result from alleged Alabama DUI
Driving under the influence is a serious charge in itself. When combined with other offenses, it can become much more severe. One Alabama man is dead and another faces murder charges after an alleged DUI reportedly combined with leaving the scene of an accident that...
Tips for navigating a high conflict divorce
Fighting during a marriage is not necessarily a sign that a couple cannot go the distance. However, when arguing escalates to include demeaning behavior, constant button-pushing or a sense of constant conflict, divorce may not come as a surprise. Do you expect the...