There is good news and bad news to report about recent developments within Alabama’s system of handling Parole and Pardon requests. First the bad news: Hearings are still not being held in-person. In our opinion, this puts applicants at a disadvantage as we believe it is extremely important to be…
While other states are decriminalizing or even legalizing marijuana for recreational use, Alabama has not changed their marijuana laws. Alabama law allows for possession of marijuana in the first degree (POM I) and second degree (POM II). POM II is different from POM I because POM II is for first…
Having criminal charges brought against you, regardless of how serious the charge, is always a stressful and confusing situation. Among your first questions should be “what is the potential punishment if I am found guilty of this offense?” This guide will be an introduction to Alabama’s laws regarding sentencing. In…