Criminal Defense in Alabama

Charged with a crime in Alabama? Call (256) 400-0012 now for a free consultation.

If you have been arrested, charged, or are under investigation in Alabama, what you do next matters. Criminal charges can affect your freedom, your record, your job, your family, and your future. Early mistakes can make a bad situation worse.

I have practiced criminal law in Alabama for more than 35 years. I am a former prosecutor, and I have handled criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor charges to serious felony allegations. This page is designed to help you understand the types of criminal cases we handle and where to start if you need immediate help.

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If you are trying to understand what happens next, these are good places to begin:

Types of Criminal Cases We Handle

Criminal defense is not one single kind of case. Different charges raise different risks, defenses, and strategies. Our criminal defense practice includes cases involving:

Serious Criminal Charges Require Immediate Action

Some charges are more serious than others, but all criminal charges should be taken seriously. In higher-risk cases, the consequences may include mandatory prison exposure, firearm enhancements, sex-offender registration issues, immigration consequences, collateral license consequences, or damage that follows a person for years.

Serious felony cases often require an early, organized defense strategy focused on the facts, the witnesses, the legality of the stop or search, the statements made, the digital evidence, and the weaknesses in the State's proof.

Common Defense Issues in Alabama Criminal Cases

Every case is different, but criminal cases often turn on issues such as:

Whether the police had probable cause
Whether a search was legal
Whether statements were obtained lawfully
Whether the State can prove possession, intent, or identity
Whether witnesses are reliable
Whether the evidence supports the charge that was filed

In many cases, the arrest is only the beginning. Once the evidence is examined carefully, weaknesses often appear that were not obvious at the start.

What You Should Do Right Now

Do not talk to police without a lawyer.
Do not assume the case will go away on its own.
Do not consent to searches or hand over information casually.
Do not contact alleged victims or witnesses if that could create new problems.
Do get legal advice as early as possible.

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Talk to an Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you or a family member is facing criminal charges in Alabama, early action matters. The right strategy depends on the facts, the charge, the court, and the evidence. A charge is not a conviction, and the police version is not always the full story.

Call (256) 400-0012 for a free consultation.

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Huntsville, AL 35801

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