A new Alabama law that took effect on October 1, 2025, fundamentally changes how law enforcement agencies handle body camera footage requests, creating significant implications for personal injury attorneys, civil rights advocates, and citizens seeking justice. House Bill written by State Representative Juandalynn Givan establishes clear procedures for when and how body camera video can…
Alabama has joined the majority of states in restricting minors’ independent medical decision-making, raising the age of medical consent from 14 to 16 years old. Senate Bill 101, which took effect on October 1, 2025, represents a significant shift in how medical decisions are made for Alabama’s youth, strengthening parental rights while maintaining critical exceptions…
Beginning January 1, 2026, Alabama families navigating custody disputes will encounter a dramatically transformed legal landscape. House Bill 229, known as the Best Interest of the Child Protection Act, represents the most significant overhaul of Alabama’s child custody laws in nearly two decades, establishing a presumption that joint custody best serves children’s interests unless proven…
A fourth arrest in the Montgomery, Alabama downtown shooting that claimed two lives and injured twelve others highlights the complex legal landscape facing victims of criminal violence in Alabama. The October 4, 2025 tragedy, which unfolded in the capital city’s crowded nightlife district following the Tuskegee-Morehouse football game, demonstrates how victims and their families can…
Two Piedmont residents killed in head-on crash on Alabama 9. Learn about wrongful death and injury claims after fatal collisions.
The intersection of Highway 90 and I-10 became the scene of another tragic loss on November 2, 2025, when a motorcycle collision claimed the life of 25-year-old Brandon Wescovich and left his passenger fighting for survival. This devastating accident underscores the unique dangers motorcyclists face on Alabama’s highways and the critical importance of understanding legal…
After a Haunted Chicken House accident left one woman seriously injured, Alabama law raises key questions: When do liability waivers stop protecting?
Alabama man attacked by 7 dogs faces amputation. Learn about Emily’s Law and your legal rights after dog attacks.
A promising young life was tragically cut short on U.S. Route 278 when 22-year-old Amber Lee Blackwood died in a multi-vehicle collision on October 19, 2025.
A routine evening walk turns tense when blue lights flash behind you and an officer approaches, demanding identification—but do you legally have to comply? The answer depends on where you stand, both geographically and legally, as states across America maintain vastly different laws about mandatory identification. Is Alabama a Stop and ID state? Understanding this…