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Man accused of drug trafficking outside Phish concert
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmOn Aug. 1, a 33-year-old man was arrested outside of a Phish concert in Alabama for alleged drug trafficking. According to an Orange Beach police officer, authorities were informed earlier in the week that individuals were planning to sell controlled substances in the parking lot prior to the concert at The Wharf. When the day […]
Alabama relatives facing drug distribution charges
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmAn Alabama mother and son were taken into custody on charges related to drug distribution. The pair was taken into custody on Interstate 65 on July 27 following an investigation by the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team. According to an agent with CNET, officers made a controlled purchase of Oxycodone from the pair. Both were charged […]
Man allegedly involved in murders confesses
/in Violent Crimes /by Smith Law FirmA man who was accused of killing three people in Alabama reportedly confessed to the crimes on July 22. According to the report, the 41-year-old man confessed to being involved in the murder of a a 67-year-old nightclub owner on July 21 and the murders of a 60-year-old man and 59-year-old woman. Investigators stated that […]
Alabama football player charged with DUI
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmA University of Alabama football player was charged with DUI on July 13. According to police, the 6-foot-4, 310-pound defensive lineman had a blood alcohol content of .13 percent when he was pulled over in Tuscaloosa. After the traffic stop, the accused man was detained at the Tuscaloosa County Jail and held on a $1,000 […]
Trusty status limited for man facing capital murder charges
/in Violent Crimes /by Smith Law FirmA man who attained trusty status while awaiting trial recently had part of his status revoked following a public outcry after he volunteered to work at an Alabama Boys and Girls Club. According to officials, he is no longer permitted to leave the Henry County Jail; however, he will be allowed to serve as a […]
Indio Downey faces drug possession charges
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmAlabama residents may recognize the concern expressed by Robert Downey Jr. for his son Indio Downey in a recent statement. The day after Indio Downey was charged with drug crimes, his father released a statement about the genetic factors involved in addiction, voicing his concern that his son may have inherited addiction issues. The well-known […]
Alabama man detained in incident prompted by phone
/in Violent Crimes /by Smith Law FirmAccording to officials in Florence, a domestic violence incident began as a man argued with his girlfriend about a phone. He reportedly attacked the woman in his apartment. The victim has indicated that she was punched in the face several times and strangled with the man’s belt when she attempted to flee. Officials also note […]
U.S. soccer star accused of domestic violence
/in Domestic Violence /by Smith Law FirmAlabama soccer fans may be interested to learn that goalkeeper Hope Solo was taken into custody on June 21 based on allegations of domestic violence. Police reportedly received a 911 call regarding a woman striking others at a residence near Seattle, WA. When they arrived at the scene, authorities claimed that they found a party […]
Alabama police detain 7 for drug and criminal charges
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmAuthorities in Morgan County took several people into custody on the evening of June 11. Five of those individuals were charged with a variety of drug crimes. According to reports, officers went to a residence on Gum Springs Road after receiving a warrant, resulting in the detention of two men, ages 36 and 50, and […]
Alabama pair detained on marijuana trafficking charges
/in Criminal Defense /by Smith Law FirmTwo men were detained on marijuana-related charges in Prichard after police received a tip that the pair was transporting drugs. Undercover officers spotted the men’s vehicle around 8 p.m. on the evening of June 9 at the intersection of Hickman Street and West Sweeneys Lane and activated their sirens; police say that the men attempted […]