Post Overview Understanding the legal mechanisms available to exclude harmful testimony and evidence is a cornerstone of effective criminal defense in Alabama drug possession cases. This post explores the strategic use of the Motion in Limine to prevent highly prejudicial or inadmissible evidence from ever reaching the jury. Facing drug possession charges in Alabama can […]
Post Summary In Alabama, a drug possession charge carries significant penalties, from misdemeanors to serious felonies with mandatory minimums, depending on the substance and quantity. Successfully defending these charges often involves critical pretrial maneuvers, most notably the use of a Motion in Limine to exclude prejudicial or inadmissible evidence from the trial. For those convicted,
Meta Description: A comprehensive guide on Alabama’s hit-and-run sentencing guidelines (Ala. Code § 32-10-1) and the strategic use of a Motion in Limine (MIL) to exclude prejudicial evidence, influencing the final judgment in criminal trials. The Strategic Defense: Using a Motion in Limine in Alabama Hit-and-Run Sentencing Facing a criminal charge for leaving the scene
The Core Difference Between Substantive and Procedural Law This post clarifies the essential distinction between Substantive Law (the ‘what’ of legal rights and duties) and Procedural Law (the ‘how’ of enforcing those rights) for non-legal professionals. Understanding the fundamental difference between substantive law and procedural law is key to navigating any legal system, whether you