This morning, I answered a call from a potential client when they called around 7 A. M. The potential client was shocked that 1. I answered the phone. 2. They were able to speak with somebody so early in the morning. 3. They got an attorney on the phone just after a three-day weekend since…

Traditionally, a petition for minor name change was filed in the probate court of the county where the child currently lives. This is no longer the case for all counties in Alabama. Baldwin Co. has delegated this task to the Juvenile Court if the child has had prior dealings with the court; otherwise, it goes…

Many people believe that if they’re not currently arguing with their EX that they should not rock the boat by getting custody and child support and visitation established in the beginning of the child’s life. However, in my practice, many times this backfires on people. I had people come to my office more than once…

I am writing this blog to bring attention to some matters that are important to anyone who has an attorney or who is in need of an attorney – although today’s blog will examine the criminal aspects of law.  ASK QUESTIONS.  I cannot stress this enough!  I got a call this morning from a lady…

WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE IN ALABAMA? This is a common question every defense attorney should know the correct answer to in order to adequately assist their criminal clients to the best of their ability.  If you know and are familiar with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles rules and regulations, the answer…

Alabama Code § 13A-5-9 Habitual felony offenders – Additional penalties. (a) In all cases when it is shown that a criminal defendant has been previously convicted of a felony and after the conviction has committed another felony, he or she must be punished as follows: (1) On conviction of a Class C felony, he or she…

Testifying beyond the grave has never been done until now.  In a case that has set legal precedent in Ohio and in the United States, a woman, Judy Malinowski, who was burned by her scorned ex-boyfriend took center stage.  Her attorney videotaped graphic testimony from her hospital bed before she died.  Since she was unable to…

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