by Jason P. Bailey | Feb 20, 2019 | Appeals, Criminal Defense
The U.S. Constitution Limits Police Seizures The United States Supreme court has ruled that the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against excessive fines applies to the states. Originally the Bill of Rights applied only to actions of the federal, not state,... 
by hudsoncheshire | Oct 25, 2018 | Criminal Defense
With Canada’s recent legalization of marijuana and the midterms only days away, the legalization of marijuana has been a topic of major interest in the media this week. Take for example a few headlines from the past two days: “Utah lawmaker tries pot ahead of medical... 
by hudsoncheshire | Oct 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The editorial board to Stanford’s campus newspaper just published an open letter to its office of student affairs. The letter addresses new developments in Stanford’s policies for alcohol consumption on campus. The policies are apparently intended to address early... 
by Jason P. Bailey | Oct 15, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Ever forget where you left your phone? One has to wonder what the defendant in a recent case thought after he left his cell phone at the scene of the crime. When the investigating officer used the cell phone to trace the robbery back to the defendant, the defendant... 
by hudsoncheshire | Sep 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve been arrested for a non-violent crime and don’t already have an extensive criminal record, the state will possibly offer you the chance to plead into a diversion program. Here in Tuscaloosa it’s called The Second Chance Program. Other places call it... 
by hudsoncheshire | Sep 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense
In 2014, the Alabama Legislature passed a law allowing people to expunge their criminal records. This is good news, especially for people whose records have hindered their opportunities in employment and education. However, there are certain significant limitations on...