If you have been involved in a routine traffic stop, chances are, you may have felt somewhat intimidated by the process.

It was a normal day for you then, it happened. You went into a store for some supplies and left in the custody of Alabama police. You’ve been charged with shoplifting. What does this mean for your future?

It’s Friday night and you have plans to meet a few friends at your favorite Alabama restaurant to kick-off the weekend with good food, conversation and, perhaps, a nice cold beverage or two.

Your friends may have told you to shake it off since it’s your first offense and no worse than a traffic ticket.

Flashing red lights in the rearview mirror are never a good sign.

Being pulled over by police is one of the most nerve-racking events you may experience. However, worse than being stopped by Alabama authorities is being arrested on suspicion of drug possession.

There are many things about so-called “street” drugs that may surprise you. For instance, did you know data suggests that more than 10 percent of people in Alabama and all other states over the age of 12 have tried illicit drugs in the past month?

Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or serious felony, hiring a criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between paying serious penalties and spending time behind bars, or regaining your life and freedom.

Imagine the following nightmare. The police pull you over for a broken tail light or another reason.

A D.U.I. / D.W.I. charge can ruin an otherwise wonderful evening. Office Christmas parties, or “Holiday Parties” for more progressive companies, generate almost as many D.U.I. / D.W.I. arrests as embarrassing stories and gossip.