Alabama Lawyers

Criminal Defense

Criminal law usually involves the police, prosecuting attorneys, and the possibility of jail time and/or fines if there’s a conviction. There are very few situations where it’s appropriate for you to defend yourself in a criminal matter, and it’s important to make sure that you find a lawyer who is familiar with the area of criminal law to defend you.

People who are accused of stealing or misusing property, such as by theft or embezzlement, have been charged with a property crime. By contrast, persons charged with crimes against a person, such as assault, robbery, child or domestic abuse, and forced sexual offenses, are involved with violent crimes. When a juvenile is charged with violating any criminal law, the case is heard at least initially in a special division of the state’s regular trial court that is reserved for juveniles (each state defines “juvenile” in its own way). Some cases will remain in juvenile court, while others (particularly grave offenses) may be transferred to regular trial court, where the juvenile is tried as an adult. Some driving violations are mere infractions (punishable with only a fine) and aren’t considered criminal offenses. But many driving violations carry the possibility of jail time too, which makes them criminal offenses. These include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, reckless driving, and various other serious violations of the rules of the road.

Abuse
Animal Abuse
Child Abuse
Domestic Violence
Elder Abuse
Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
Appeals Appeals
Automotive
Driving with a Suspended License
Driving without a License
DUI DUI
DWI DWI
Felony Auto Accidents
Open Container
Parking Tickets & Towing
Traffic – Moving Violations
Capital Crimes/Capital Cases Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
Computer Crimes
Hacking
Malicious Code
Unauthorized Access
Criminal Records
Expungement or Expunction Expungement or Expunction
Drugs
Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
Drug Possession
Intent to Distribute Drugs
Intent to Sell Drugs
Medical Marijuana
Environmental Violations
False Identification
Felonies Felonies
Firearms & Weapons
Constitutional Rights Defense
Illegal Possession or Transportation
Other Weapons & Devices
Fraud & Financial Crimes
Bank Fraud
Checks & Credit Cards
Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
Embezzlement
Extortion
Forgery
Identity Theft
Insider Trading
Insurance Claims
Money Laundering
Public Offerings
Racketeering & RICO
Securities Fraud
Smuggling
Tax Evasion & Fraud Tax Evasion & Fraud
Trade Secrets
Wire Transfer
Grand Jury Proceedings Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Military Crimes (UCMJ)
Misdemeanors Misdemeanors
Parole
Perjury
Plea Negotiation Plea Negotiation
Probation
Property Crimes
Arson
Burglary
Embezzlement
Larceny Larceny
Shoplifting
Theft
Trespass
Vandalism
Search & Seizure
Sex Crimes
Abduction
Child Abuse
Child Pornography
Indecent Exposure
Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
Rape
Sexual Assault
Stalking
Trafficking in Women
Truancy
Victims' Rights
Violent Crimes
Assault & Battery Assault & Battery
Domestic Violence
Extortion
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Murder
Robbery