New DUI Legislation Cleared by the Alabama State Senate
According to the most recent data provided by the Alabama Department of Transportation, there were 899 traffic fatalities in the state during 2011. Drivers who were impaired by alcohol accounted for 220 of those fatalities and there were also nearly 7,000 separate incidents of driving under the influence reported. Numbers like these typically result in Alabama ranking […]
Three Arrested in Jefferson County Drug Bust
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Wednesday documenting the arrests of three men accused of trafficking methamphetamine from Georgia to west Jefferson County, and of selling heroin. The arrests come at the conclusion of a four month long investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office that began in October of 2013. According to the press […]
Arrest Made in Birmingham Toddler Shooting
Byron Dobbins, 24, was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection to a shooting in Birmingham that involved a 3-year-old child. The incident took place on February 18th in an apartment complex located in the 600 block of Brussels Circle. Police have charged Dobbins with 1st degree assault and are holding him in the Jefferson County Jail […]
Facts About Alcoholic Beverages
When discussing DUI defense, it is important to have knowledge of the causes of intoxication. What many people do not know is that people as far back as 10,000 B.C have used alcoholic beverages. Early on, people discovered that certain domesticated grains and fruits could be converted into alcoholic beverages which could be used for religious […]
Understanding the Draeger Alcotest 7110
In the State of Alabama, in almost every DUI defense case, the issue of a breath test will arise. The Draeger Alcotest 7110 is the most utilized breath-testing machine within the state of Alabama. The Draeger, or Drager Company, manufactures the Alcotest 7110. Draeger is based out of Lübek, Germany. The Alcotest 7110 is designed to measure blood alcohol […]
Justin Bieber arrested for DUI
On January 23, 204, Justin Bieber was arrested for DUI. Unfortunately, Bieber provided a voluntary urine sample to the police. According to reports, this urine sample has now come back and provided a positive test result for both marijuana and alprazolam (Xanax). Based upon reports from the police department, Bieber was unable to provide a breath […]
Alabama Man Receives Life Sentence for Heroin Trafficking
Charles Askew Williams, 28, of Birmingham, was sentenced to Life without Parole last week after being convicted of heroin trafficking. A sentence of life without parole for a drug crime is a rare case. Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Virginia Vinson even commented on how extreme the sentence was in her order. Judge Vinson stated that after […]
Criminal Attorneys watching for Alabama wiretaps
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has introduced legislation in the 2014 Alabama Legislative Session proposing law enforcement within the State be given authority to intercept telephone or other forms of communication for investigative purposes against criminal targets. Since 1968, Federal Authorities have operated under the Federal Wiretap Act to obtain what are called Title III […]
Vance Woman Charged with Capital Murder
Birmingham police detectives have arrested and charged a second suspect in connection with a fatal December shooting where the victim was being robbed of heroin. Amber Nicole Harris, 19, has taken into custody at the Jefferson County Jail where she is being held on capital murder charges with no bond. The incident took place on December 31, […]
Two Men Arrested in New Year’s Day Home Invasion
Police have made arrests following a home invasion and sexual assault that took place on New Year’s Day in Tuscaloosa. Andrew Bryant, 19, was arrested Saturday on charges of first-degree robbery and first-degree rape. He is currently being held in the Tuscaloosa County jail on $120,000 bond. James Tristen Bostic, 19, was arrested on Friday on first-degree […]