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2024
- December
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October
- Gambling as a Federal Crime: Businesses, Boats, and Wire Transmissions
- Federal Money Laundering
- Rico Federal Statutes
- The Lacey Act: Conservation Crimes
- Federal Crimes Against Civil Rights
- Beyond Firearms: Federal Prohibitions on Biological and Chemical Weapons
- Federal Controlled Substances: Imports, Exports, and Drug Offenses
- Federal Controlled Substances: Civil Penalties and Other Crimes
- Federal Controlled Substances: An Overview
- Unambiguous: The Clear Requirement to Assert Miranda Rights
- How To Prove Domestic Violence In Your Home
- Lawful Conspiracy: Defining the Coconspirator Statements Hearsay Exception
- Concurrent Split Sentences: Interpreting Sentencing Guidelines in Alabama Criminal Cases
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September
- Pretrial Matters in Federal Court: How to Make Bond, Detention Hearings, and other Pretrial Functions
- Federal Sex Crimes: Offenses, Penalties, and SORNA
- Trademark Infringement: Causes of Action Under the Lanham Act
- The Interplay Between Lesser-Included Offenses and Double Jeopardy: The Case of R.E.F. v. State of Alabama
- Supporting Alimony Awards: Alabama’s Requirements and Rationale
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August
- THCA: The Unaddressed Cannabinoid in Federal Hemp Legislation
- Murder, Manslaughter And Criminally Negligent Homicide in Alabama
- The Crime of Kidnapping in Alabama
- Rape And Sex Crimes in Alabama
- Fraud In a Divorce: Ex parte Gage Bruce Roberts
- Sex Crimes And Computer Crimes in Alabama
- Constitutional Standing and Proof of Intent: The Case of Johnnie Leeanozg Davis
- Mens Rea: The Importance of Proving Intent In a Criminal Case
- The Crime of Stalking in Alabama
- Navigating the Complexities of Marital Property Division: Catherine S. Cauthen v. Carey Lee Cauthen, Jr.
- The Case of Fred Plump: Alabama’s Battle Against Political Corruption Continues As Usual
- Rehabilitative vs. Periodic Alimony: The Necessary Findings
- Domestic Violence Charges in Alabama
- The Crimes of Burglary And Robbery in Alabama
- Human Trafficking and Elder Abuse Crimes in Alabama
- Drug Crimes in Alabama Both State and Federal Charges
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July
- The Child’s Best Interest: The Two-Prong Test for Parental Termination
- 180 Years: Analyzing the Appeal of Travis Eugene Wolfe
- Revocation Procedure: The Delicate Relationship Between Criminal Procedure and Due Process
- Demystifying the Burden of Proof: Lessons from Duarel Kelly’s Probation Revocation
- The Time Limit of Jurisdiction: Insights from Ex Parte State of Alabama
- Fultondale Alabama Municipal Courts: Charges, Penalties, and Why You Should Seek an Attorney
- Navigating Legal Challenges; Brett Yeiter’s Fight Against a Death Sentence
- Safeguarding Rights: The Role of Evidentiary Rules in the Case of Toney R. Harvell
- Reversable Error: The Balance Between Prejudicial Evidence and Defendant’s Rights
- The Battle for Exoneration: Charles McCrory and the Fight Against Outdated Scientific Evidence
- Double Jeopardy in a Single Trial: The Case of Altonio Spencer
- Evidence of Prejudice: Joseph Michael Wilson and the Importance of Supporting Both Prongs of the Strickland Test
- The Licensing, Legal Disputes, and Logistics of Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Industry
- Calls for Reform: Background Checks in the Case of Chrisopher Bauer
- Navigating the Division of Marital Property: Lessons from Barbara Brown v. Ernest Brown
- Definitions: Exploring the Effect of Statutory Language on Protection Orders
- FaceTime Testimony: The Procedural Limits of Audiovisual Technology
- The Proper Standard: Child Custody and the Focus on Best Interest
- Rationale on the Record: The Importance of Legal Reasoning on Appeal
- David Eugene Files and the Interplay of Ethics and Jurisdiction
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June
- The Importance of the Record: The Case of Reginald Hunter
- Alabama’s High-Tech Crime Wave: AI and the Changing Legal Landscape of Cybercrime
- Raising an Appeal: The Importance of Finality
- The Right to Remain Silent on the Stand: The Case of Brandon Dewayne Sykes
- Untangling the Web of Probate Jurisdiction: The Case of Nella Braswell’s Animal Trust
- Carlee Russell: The Evolution of Alabama Law in the Aftermath of a Publicized False Report
- The Impact of Jury Instructions: The Case of Colton Trent Ketchum
- Terms and Conditions: Navigating the Complexities of Plea Agreements
- Circumstantial Evidence: Meeting the “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” Standard
- The Relationship of Legal Principles: Trevor Lynn Cofer v. State of Alabama
- The State’s Burden of Proof: Jennifer Ryan Harmon v. State of Alabama
- The Burden of Forfeiture: The Case of Jeremy S. Mitchem
- Explaining Applicable Procedural Law Through the Case of Raymond Shane Green
- The Interplay of Alimony and Property Division: Jesus Hernandez v. Maria Rosenda Rodriguez
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May
- Writ of Mandamus in the Context of Divorce: The Case of Ex Parte Gene Warhurst
- The Sources of Administrative Authority: Verano Alabama, LLC v. AMCC
- The Dynamics of Child Custody: Res Judicata and the Hamilton Case
- The Intricacies of Sentencing: Enhancement Factors and the Case of Jeffrey Boone
- US v. Thomas Daniels and the Debate Over Eyewitness Testimony
- Sufficiency of Evidence: Reviewing the Admissibility and Application of Evidence Through US v. Mapson
- Rule 11: Challenging Pleading Requirements in the Eleventh Circuit
- Evidentiary Requirements in Sentencing: The Case of Kurtis La'Dair Thomas v. State of Alabama
- The Source of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction: Defining the Court’s Authority through City of Huntsville v. Fearn
- Attorney Joe Ingram has earned an AV Martindale Hubbell Award
- Clarifying the State's Evidentiary Burden Through Calloway v. State of Alabama
- Alabama Now the Toughest State in the Nation on Human Trafficking
- April
- March
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February
- The Quest for Justice: Navigating Legal Nuances: The Battle for Jail Credit and Record Accuracy in Alabama
- Challenging the Chains: A Legal Analysis of Probation Revocation and Sentencing Disputes
- The Maze of Evidence and Sentencing: A Dallas County Courtroom Drama
- A Divorce Requires Hiring a Good Lawyer
- Complexities Unfold in Elmore County: The Halstead Custody and Child Support Case
- Divorce Law is Always Changing
- Custody, Property, and the Pitfalls of Legal Argumentation: A Limestone Circuit Court Case Study
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January
- Alabama's Stand Your Ground Law: A Closer Look
- Marital Property and Inheritance: Unraveling a Complex Divorce Case in Madison Circuit Court
- Redefining Fairness: A Significant Alimony Ruling
- An Alabama Stalking Case Unravels with Claims of Ineffective Counsel
- Understanding Double Jeopardy Through a Recent Court Case
- A Turn of the Gavel: Rethinking Child Custody Decisions in a Landmark Appeal
- An Alabama Stalking Case Unravels with Claims of Ineffective Counsel
- Understanding Double Jeopardy Through a Recent Court Case
- Navigating the Complexities of Divorce: The Case of Long vs. Long in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
- 2021
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2020
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November
- $182,000 Retirement Account Split Equally
- Drug Evidence Suppressed from an Illegal Search
- Court Rules Blood Evidence Report not Necessary for Trial
- Retirement Account Division After Divorce
- Child Custody Case Upheld in Shelby County, Alabama
- Possession of Drugs Case Overturned in Baldwin County, Alabama
- August
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November
- 2019
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2018
- October
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September
- Parent Must Show Irreparable Injury Under the Alabama Relocation Act
- Did You Plead Guilty Before a Magistrate or a Judge in Municipal Court?
- How Do Presumptive Sentencing Standards Work?
- Withholding Evidence Not Enough to Dismiss Charges
- When Can a Person Modify Child Support and Visitation?
- Technical Probation Violation Results in Revocation
- Previous Convictions Can Be Used Against You
- What Exactly Is Hearsay?
- Uncooperative Divorcee Required to Pay
- Difficulty Co-Parenting Leads to Custody Modification
- Father Granted Custody After Mother Moves Child Out of State
- What Must Be Considered in Deciding Alimony Payments?
- Supreme Court Upholds Privacy Rights for Cell Phone Location
- August
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July
- Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses Repeat Offender Overreach
- Railroad Worker Must Pay Taxes on Workers’ Comp Claim
- Is Joint Custody Always the Best Option?
- How Badly Can a Forty Year Marriage End?
- Father Awarded Custody Despite Mother’s Objections
- How is Alimony Calculated?
- Supreme Court Says Right to Privacy in a Rental Car not Limited to Driver
- How Does Civil Asset Forfeiture Work?
- How Joint Custody Is Not An Excuse From Child Support
- June
- May
- April
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March
- Property Purchased During Divorce Eligible for Distribution in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Alert of SEC Crucial to Whistleblower Immunity
- Defendant Denied Due Process When Allowed to Withdraw from Mental Evaluation
- Plaintiff's Failure to Present Evidence Preserves Municipal Immunity for City
- Visitation Complicated by Mother's Relocation in Lauderdale County, Alabama
- District Court does not have Authority to Order Discovery
- Employer Cannot Appeal Workers' Comp Award of Damages in Walker County, Alabama
- Baldwin County Trial Reversed for Failure to Award Prejudgment Interest
- Presence of One Parent in Joint Custody is Enough for Jurisdiction
- Workers' Compensation Cases must be filed Timely
- Which Court do I File a Case in is Sometimes a Tricky Issue
- Mom's Sobriety not Enough to Change Custody
- Failure to Include Lien in Contractor Case Results Case Dismissed
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February
- Bail Reform for Low Level Offenders in Alabama
- Death Penalty Case Upheld in Jackson County, Alabama
- Breach of Contract Case in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
- Decades Old Child Support is Still Due
- Lack of Trial Transcript Reverses Workers' Compensation Claim in Baldwin County, Alabama
- Husband's Divorce Appeal Dismissed Except for Child Support
- Representatives of Estate Obtained Fees Unreasonably
- Divorce and Criminal Trial Run at Same Time in Houston County, Alabama
- Infant Considered Party to Paternity Suit in Limestone County, Alabama
- Alimony Case Reversed in Montgomery County, Alabama
- Hearing Officer Can't Substitute His Judgment for the President of the College
- Property Goes Back to Original Owner in Baldwin County, Alabama
- Intellectual Disability not Enough to Overturn Death Penalty
- Montgomery DHR Terminates Parental Rights
- Court Can't Deviate from Sentencing Standards In Clay County, Alabama
- Jury Issues Does not Overturn Conviction
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January
- Restitution must be Proven in a Criminal Case
- Court Rules Case to be Heard in Lowndes County, Alabama
- Follow Proper Procedures in Out-of-State Custody Cases
- Jurisdiction Affects Will Contest In Jefferson County, Alabama
- Important Divorce Law Changes that You Need to Read for 2018
- Hearing is Mandatory When Calculating Restitution in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Alimony Can't be Discharged in Bankruptcy Decision from Houston County, Alabama
- Child Support Based on Father in Jail in Hail County, Alabama
- Court Rules on Land Dispute in Jackson County, ALabama
- $18,000 Guardian Ad Litem Fee Unreasonable
- 11TH Circuit Says School Policy for Commencement Speech Unconstitutional
- Failure of Lawyer to Disclose Eyewitness Results in Appeal
- Courts Will Not Interfere with Arbitration Clause
- Court Awards $2 Million for DUI Accident
- Filing for Bankruptcy May Effect your Divorce Appeal
- Disclaimer
- Alimony and Attorney Fees Overturned in Alabama
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2017
- December
- September
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August
- Divorce: Ex-Husband Cannot Use Lack of Phone Access to Child as Excuse to Not Pay Alimony
- Criminal Law: You Have a Right to a Jury Trial from a Municipal Court Case
- Divorce: States Cannot Divide Disability Pay
- Convicted Felon Cannot Hold Former Employees to Noncompete Agreement
- Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Constitutional Challenge Delayed, Accused Executed
- Alabama Child Custody Laws on Parental Relocation
- Workers' Comp Arbitration Clause Applies to Retaliatory Discharge
- Father Retains Permanent Custody Despite Pending charges
- Mother-In-Law Cannot Collect All of $75k Loan
- Defendant has Right to Expert Witness
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July
- Alimony Awarded More Than Spouse's Income
- Health Insurance Does Not Count as Child Support in Alabama
- Written Notice Required to Fire Tenured Teacher in Alabama
- Once Divorced, Modification Filing Fees are Required after 90 Days
- Wife Awarded Divorce Judgment, Husband Lives Out of State
- The County Where Your Divorce is Filed Matters
- Blog Post About Dr. Not Grounds for Lawsuit
- Evidence Can make the Difference in a Family Court Case
- Employee Fired After Getting out of the Hospital in Calhoun County, Alabama
- June
- May
- April
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March
- Retirement Benefits Denied Due to Failing to File Suit
- Company Denied Notice of Worker Compensation Claim
- Lawyer Fails to Ask for Immunity Hearing
- Workers' Compensation does not Protect Intentional Misconduct
- Father to Pay Retroactive Child Support in Mobile County, Alabama
- Alimony Case Reversed in Lee County, Alabama
- Common Law Marriage in Alabama
- Husband to Pay Marital Debts After Divorce in Etowah County, Alabama
- Double Jeopardy Case Reversed in Tuscaloosa County
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February
- Robbery Conviction Reversed for Juror Substitution in Elmore County, Alabama
- Civil Forfeiture of Vehicle Returned Related to Drug Case in Shelby County, Alabama
- Person did not have "Constructive Possession" of a Firearm in Houston County, Alabama
- Which County do I File My Workers' Compensation Claim in Alabama?
- Alabama State Legislature Bills for 2017
- Why Seal a Record in a Family Court Case
- Child Support Arrearage is Subject to Interest and can Lead to Jail
- Harrassing Communications Case Dismissed
- January
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2016
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December
- Failure to File Timely Appeal in Crenshaw County, Alabama
- Alimony Based on Circumstances in Montgomery County, Alabama
- Stand Your Ground Upheld in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Venue Not Proper in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Judge Does Not Rescue in Divorce in Lauderdale County, Alabama
- Workers' Compensation Benefits Approved in Marshall County, Alabama
- Psychotherapist-Child Privilege Upheld in Shelby County, Alabama
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November
- Court Reverses Child Support in Baldwin County, Alabama
- Gang Affiliation Evidence Not Admitted in Montgomery County, Alabama
- Divorce Is Stressful in Alabama
- Custody of Child Granted to the Father in Fayette County, Alabama
- Hiring an Appellate Attorney is Important
- Rule 32 Petition Based on Double Jeopardy Is Not Barred by the Statute of Limitations
- Parole Rights for Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole Expanded
- Walker County Court Held That the Wife is Entitled to Receive Half of Ex-Spouses Retirement Account
- Periodic Alimony Award Upheld Despite Husbands Change in Income
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October
- Mom Granted Sole Physical Custody of Child Due to the Father's Psychological Disorder and Violent History
- USSC Held that People Convicted of Domestic Assault Can't Have Guns
- You Can Only Appeal a Divorce from a Final Order in Alabama
- Wife Denied Division of Property in Winston County, Alabama
- Employer Refused Medical Treatment in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
- Alabama Lacked Jurisdiction to Rule on Child Custody Case
- Divorce Granted for Adultery Reversed in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Husband of Killed Worker was Entitled to Worker's Compensation in Madison County, Alabama
- Husband's Interest in Partnership is a Marital Asset in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Husband's Behavior Related to Award of Marital Property in Shelby County, Alabama
- Self-Defense in Limestone County, Alabama is Valid Defense
- Appellate Court Rules NCIC Report as Hearsay in Geneva County, Alabama
- Georgia Truck Driver Charged with 5 Counts of Manslaughter
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September
- Burglary Conviction Reversed in Mobile County, Alabama
- Appellate Court Rules Prenuptial Agreement Valid in Winston County, Alabama
- Work Place Violence. Is It a Worker's Comp Case?
- US Supreme Court Recent Criminal Law Issues
- Supreme Court Clarifies Termination of Alimony
- Wife Denied Alimony Modification,Husband's Income Increased by Millions
- Possession Conviction Reversed Due to Improper Search
- Wife Awarded Alimony Despite Having Sufficient Funds in Madison County, Alabama
- Workers' Compensation Claim Denied Due to Arthritis in Baldwin County, Alabama
- Federal Judge Blocks Controversial Mississippi Bill
- Court Orders Reversal of Retirement Plan Division in Lauderdale County, Alabama
- Workers' Compensation Award can be Offset by Disability Benefits
- July
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June
- Grandparent Adoption in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Upheld
- Rule 32 Petition from Jefferson County, Alabama Denied
- Court Overturns Improper Search Warrant in Mobile County, Alabama
- Child Custody Case Reversed in Mobile County, Alabama
- Prior Guilty Plea Not Admissible in Montgomery County, Alabama
- Johnny Depp Restraining Order Pending Divorce
- Midfield Officer Not Entitled to Immunity for Car Wreck
- Stepfather Adoption in Baldwin County, Alabama Reversed
- The Government Cannot Choose Your Lawyer
- Filing Fees to Run for Elected Office in Alabama
- Cumulative Trauma Injury in Cherokee County, Alabama
- Child Support Case in Madison County Reversed
- Marital Property is Not Always Divided Equally
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December
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2015
- October
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September
- Father Convicted of Rape is Entitled to Visitation with Children
- No Punitive Damages for Children Taken Without a Search Warrant
- Court Rules that Irrevocable Trust is a Marital Asset
- Wife Appeals Award of Child Custody and Husband ask for Child Support
- Nurse is Awarded Workers' Comp Benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress
- Registered Sex Offender's Can Pay a Fee to be Relieved of Reporting Requirements
- At least 5 Criminal Cases Attributed to Car Defects
- August
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July
- Monroe County, Alabama Rules Doctor's Professional Degree is not Divisible for Property Division
- U.S. Supreme Court Rules that a Mistake of Law May Allow a Search Under the Fourth Amendment
- 6 Keys for Defense Counsel to Consider if a Client Has a Mental Issue
- Doctor is Not Allowed to Consider His Salary as Part of Prenuptial
- Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Conviction for Sexual Misconduct in Baldwin County, Alabama
- Alabama Criminal Appeals Court finds Criminal Statute Unconstitutional and Acquits Defendant
- Three New Ways to Help Fight Identity Theft
- One Good Reason to Consult a Family Lawyer Before Filing Petition to Modify Visitation in Good
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June
- Two Plead Guilty to Stealing Identities and Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns
- Permanent Award of Workers' Compensation Total Disability Benefits Reversed in Jefferson County, Alabama
- Appeals Court Affirms Breach of Contract Claim and Reverses Attorney Fees Case from Shelby County, Alabama
- Child Support Modification Case Reversed in Shelby County, Alabama
- Family Receives Monetary Damages in a Workers' Compensation Case
- Colorado Court Rules that Colorado Workers Can Be Fired Smoking Marijuana
- Supreme Court to Consider the Question of Asset Seizure Before Conviction
- Third Party Company Does Not Have to Pay Worker for Leg Amputated on the Job in Crenshaw County, Alabama
- City of Montgomery Police Department Wins Case for $382,000 in Money Seized from Traffic Stop
- Uber Drivers Are Employees in Florida and Driving for Alabama
- Supreme Court Rules in Favor of First Amendment on Social Media Over Federal Statute
- A Good Reason to Not Fast Track a Federal Criminal Case Date
- Divorce Case in Talladega County, Alabama Reversed Due to Visitation Schedule
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May
- Teacher Accused of Corporal Punishment in Dekalb County, Alabama
- Alimony and Protection from Abuse in Lauderdale County, Alabama
- Are Uber Driver's Employees or Independent Contractors Under Workers' Compensation?
- Why Hire an Expert in a Criminal Case
- St. Clair County Denies Plaintiff's Due Process Rights in a Divorce Modification Case
- Court Fails to Recognize Common Law Marriage in Etowah County, Alabama
- Jackson County, Alabama Divorce Court Denies Claim to Modify Alimony
- Recent Child Custody Case Out of Madison County, Alabama
- April
- March
- February
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January
- Identity Theft Crimes in Alabama Federal Courts
- Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief
- Criminal Jury Selection
- Alimony Issues in Family Law Cases in Alabama
- Process of Service in Alabama
- Claims Against Municipal Employees in Alabama
- Judgment by Publication Set Aside in Alabama
- Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses Defendant's Conviction for Sodomy by Forcible Compulsion
- Criminal Procedure in Alabama
- Criminal Procedure and Sentencing in Alabama
- Criminal Law and Lesser Included Offenses in Alabama
- Criminal Law and Jury Instructions in Alabama
- Defenses to Federal Crimes in Alabama
- What Is the 2010 Crack-Cocaine Amendment?
- What Is the Difference Between a Federal Rather Than State Crime in Alabama?
- What Is the Difference Between Federal Law and State Law?
- Work Exposure Claims in Alabama
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