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Criminal Law
July 2026

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…

DUI
July 2026

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.…

DUI
July 2026

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…

Criminal Law
July 2026

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…

DUI
July 2026

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…

DUI
July 2026

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.…

DUI
July 2026

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…

Divorce
July 2026

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…

Divorce
July 2026

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…

DUI
July 2026

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…

Divorce
July 2026

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…

Criminal Law
July 2026

Should I Give a Statement to the Police?

In criminal cases the question arises “should I give a statement to the police if they question me”.  Answer is almost always NO!  The Police are doing their…