Alabama Woman Behind Bars after Large-Scale Crime Spree
Tonia Gay of Alabama and Jessie Joseph of Florida are behind bars in Crisp County jail after racking up over 40 criminal charges in a crime spree that covered four states. The two were taken into custody after deputies with the Criminal Apprehension Team stopped a silver Nissan Maxima on I-75. During a search of
- Published in Criminal Law
Alabama Cornerback Arrested on DUI Charge
A sophomore defensive back for the University of Alabama football team landed in some legal trouble over the weekend according to an online arrest report. Geno Smith, who played in all 13 games as a freshman last season, was arrested by Tuscaloosa County police for driving under the influence on Sunday morning. He was jailed
- Published in DUI
Man Charged with Murder after Mobile Shooting
Edward Lee Bonner turned himself over to authorities on Tuesday, July 30th despite telling reporters gathered at Mobile Police Department headquarters that he was not responsible for the deal of Obrian Sanptor Russell. Russell was fatally shot on the 3100 block of Dauphin Street on April 28th and the case remains the second longest running
- Published in Criminal Law
Woman Charged with DUI after Fatal Gulf Shores Accident
The Gulf Shores Police Department continues to investigate a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a Calera resident over the weekend. Authorities report that Linda C. Rutherford, 64, was walking across East Beach Boulevard in the 500 block when she was struck by a Ford car. The driver was identified as Vicky H.
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Huntsville Police Receive New DUI Task Force Van
The police in Huntsville were proud to unveil their upgraded DUI Task Force van which is significantly larger and nearly 20 years newer than the previous one. Police spokesman Harry Hobbs said the new van, that was donated by Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc., has been redesigned for its new purpose and will be much
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Alabama Drivers Paid to Participate in DUI Testing
For drivers in St. Clair and Bibb Counties, coming across a road block while driving under the influence actually resulted in some extra cash rather than jail time. Researchers of the nonprofit organization, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, were actively looking for volunteers to donate blood and saliva samples as part of a drunk
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Alabama Man Charged with DUI Weeks After Manslaughter
Chris Allen Bishop, 27, will now face DUI charges only a few weeks removed from pleading guilty to manslaughter in a fatal all-terrain vehicle wreck. Bishop, who pleaded guilty in May, had his 15 year prison sentence suspended and had started his five year term of probation. On June 7th, court records show that the
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Georgia Man Arrested for DUI in Alabama
A Georgia man is facing several charges, including DUI, after Cherokee County officers arrested him at the end of a chase on a Thursday evening, earlier this month. Deputies observed Rodney Gene Rickman. of Rome, GA., driving recklessly on Alabama Highway 9 north of Cedar Bluff. Rickman was driving at an extremely high rate of
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Same Sex Adoption in Alabama
Recently the topic of same sex adoption has arisen in Alabama. The issue comes from a same sex couple who may have gotten legally married in a state that recognizes same sex marriages. That couple then for whatever reason relocates to Alabama. The couple is a female couple and one of them gets pregnant, and
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What is My Spouse Doesn’t Want a Divorce?
On many occasions, I get confronted with a spouse who does not want a divorce but the other spouse has either filed for one with a divorce attorney, or is at least contemplating filing for divorce. The reality is that no matter how bad you want to save or salvage your marriage, if one spouse wants a divorce and sues
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Should you Take the Implied Consent Test?
The most frequently asked question I face when regarding DUI cases is should I take the test? The short answer is no. There are many reasons for not taking the implied consent test and they all have to do with possible defenses in the case. There are obviously consequences for not taking the implied consent
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What if Spouse Refuses to Return Child After Visitation?
What should you do if your spouse refuses to bring back the minor children at the end of his or her visitation period? First do not panic. Call the non-custodial parent and inquire as to the whereabouts of the child or children and when they will be available for you to pick up. If that
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