Alabama's New Sex Education Law: What Parents Should Know
Alabama's SB 209 changes what public schools teach about sex education. Parents get notice and an opt-out, and students hear about the legal side of sexting.
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Alabama's Temporary Teaching Certificate for Veterans, Explained
Alabama now offers veterans a five-year temporary teaching certificate. Who qualifies, what it requires, and where an old record can cause trouble.
Alabama's Child Predator Death Penalty Act: What It Says
Alabama's Child Predator Death Penalty Act took effect October 1. What HB 41 says, the constitutional question it raises, and what it means for a case.
Towed Car in Alabama? What the New Reporting Rule Means
A new Alabama law lets tow companies report towed cars to the state right away. Here's how to find a towed vehicle and which deadlines and fees to watch.
Trey's Law in Alabama: NDAs Can't Hide Sexual Abuse
Alabama's Trey's Law, effective October 1, voids confidentiality terms that stop survivors of sexual abuse from speaking. What it covers and what it doesn't.
Alabama's New Bitcoin ATM Law: Limits, Warnings, and Refunds
Alabama's Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act took effect October 1. Here are the daily limits, scam warnings, and refund rules for fraud victims.
Vaping Is Now Banned in Alabama's Indoor Public Places
Alabama's Clean Indoor Air Act now covers vaping. Since October 1, e-cigarettes are treated like cigarettes in indoor public places and workplaces.
Alabama's New Law Makes Fleeing Police in a Car a Felony
Since October 1, running from police in a vehicle is a felony in Alabama, with steeper penalties for injuries, kids in the car, and repeat offenses.
Alabama Made Reckless Endangerment a Felony in Some Cases on October 1. Here's What Changed.
Until October 1, reckless endangerment in Alabama was a misdemeanor no matter how many people were put at risk. One person or ten, same charge, same ceiling. That's no longer true. A new law now makes it a felony when the risk reaches more than one person, and a more serious felony when a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument is involved. I've been practicing in Alabama courtrooms for nearly fifty years, and I can tell you that moving a charge from misdemeanor to felony changes almost everything about how a case is handled. So here's what the new law says, in plain terms.
When the Driver Doesn't Stop: What Alabama Families Should Know After a Hit-and-Run
Two Alabama hit-and-run deaths made news this week. A Pelham lawyer explains police reports, uninsured motorist coverage, and deadlines after a driver flees.
Alabama's New Dog Tethering Law Is Now in Effect. Here's What Dog Owners Should Know.
On October 1, a new Alabama law went into effect that a lot of dog owners haven't heard much about yet. It's called Beau's Law. It spells out how a dog can be tied up or kept outside, and if you get it wrong, you can be charged with a crime. I'd rather you read about it here than hear about it from an animal control officer at your front gate.
Alabama's New Safe Streets Act Took Effect October 1. Here's What It Means If You're Charged After a Wreck.
Alabama's Safe Streets Act took effect Oct. 1, 2026, raising penalties for DUI deaths and leaving the scene of a crash. A Pelham lawyer explains what it means if you're charged after a wreck.
When an Alabama Case Goes to Trial: What to Expect
A plain look at Alabama civil and general litigation—pleadings, discovery, mediation, jury demand, and trial day—when settlement is not enough. General information, not legal advice.
First Steps After a Criminal Charge in Alabama
What to expect at an Alabama initial appearance or arraignment in municipal, district, or circuit court—and how to protect your rights early.
What an Alabama Traffic Ticket or Misdemeanor Can Really Cost
Points, license suspension, insurance, jobs, and municipal court—why paying a ticket is not always the cheap option. General information, not legal advice.
Alabama Personal Injury Claims: Insurance, Fault, and Medical Institutions
How Alabama injury claims work—contributory negligence, two-year deadlines, adjusters, and claims involving medical institutions. General information, not legal advice.
Fighting an Insurance Claim Denial in Alabama
What Alabama businesses and policyholders should know about coverage disputes, claim denials, contract deadlines, and bad-faith claims. General information, not legal advice.
Alabama Divorce and Child Custody: A Plain Overview
Residency rules, the 30-day waiting period, grounds for divorce, and how Alabama courts decide custody under the best-interests standard.