On behalf of Braxton Blake Lowe, Attorney at Law | Aug 7, 2019 | criminal law
Laws often change and evolve as lawmakers seek to find what works best to deter certain crimes. Drunk driving has long been an issue that Alabama lawmakers wish to stop by enacting harsh laws and penalties. However, the problem persists. Recent changes to the DUI...
On behalf of Braxton Blake Lowe, Attorney at Law | Jul 26, 2019 | criminal law
America’s opioid epidemic is widespread, but it is especially impacting rural Alabama towns. When large amounts of prescription opioid painkillers are distributed to these communities, it can lead to addiction, drug abuse and overdoses. Not only does this issue impact...
On behalf of Braxton Blake Lowe, Attorney at Law | Jun 26, 2019 | criminal law
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...
On behalf of Braxton Blake Lowe, Attorney at Law | Jun 25, 2019 | criminal law
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...
On behalf of Braxton Blake Lowe, Attorney at Law | Feb 6, 2019 | criminal law
Although they are widely considered minor criminal offenses, a charge of disturbing the peace or disorderly conduct can inconvenience your life in many ways — from having to pay fines to making court appearances. Further, a conviction on such charges can leave...
On behalf of Braxton Blake Lowe, Attorney at Law | Nov 14, 2018 | criminal law
Facing a drug possession charge in Alabama is not easy. You likely aren’t sure what is to come, especially if this is your first criminal charge. Never just give in and plead guilty to the charges levied against you. The law allows you to mount a defense to...
