Protecting Your Rights Every Step of the Way
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Jun 28, 2026 | Drug Charges
Police officers who find people in possession of prohibited or controlled substances may assume that their intent was to abuse those drugs or distribute them to other people. In reality, there is often a completely innocent explanation for why people might have...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Jun 16, 2026 | DUI
Drivers know that they are not supposed to operate a vehicle while their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit. In some cases, drivers may decide that they want to actively try to reduce their BAC so that they can legally drive. There are various...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Jun 7, 2026 | DUI
If you are facing a DUI charge and the prosecution offers a plea deal, should you accept it or take your case to trial? The pressure to resolve your case quickly can understandably be overwhelming, but this is not a decision to make on the fly. Accepting the deal...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | May 22, 2026 | Drug Charges
What would you do if you were cooking dinner and heard a knock on the door and saw police officers on the side when you checked? Many people haven’t thought about this, but the day may come when you face this situation. A home search is often a step in a criminal...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | May 6, 2026 | Domestic Charges
When neighbors or other concerned parties report a domestic dispute to the police, the fallout can be severe. Police officers who witness the tail end of a domestic altercation may opt to arrest one of the people involved. That person may then face domestic violence...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Apr 23, 2026 | Gun Charges
Weapon focus effect is an issue that can sometimes impact the validity of a witness’s memory and their testimony after a criminal event. When a weapon is present at the scene of a crime, many witnesses will focus on it instead of the individual holding the weapon....
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
People who have criminal convictions often complete their sentence without issue and don’t get into more legal trouble. The issue is that the collateral consequences will continue to follow them throughout life. Some individuals in this position may decide to explore...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Mar 20, 2026 | Drug Charges
A prescription from a physician makes the possession of a controlled substance legal. However, there are still clear limitations on a patient's conduct even when they possess a valid prescription. Frequently, people with prescriptions fail to understand those...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Mar 5, 2026 | Gun Charges
Alabama has relatively lenient firearm statutes. Occasionally, people who own firearms in Alabama may find themselves accused of the unlawful possession of restricted firearm accessories due to violations of federal rules. Alabama state statutes generally allow for...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Feb 17, 2026 | DUI
After a lawful arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), the police can perform a chemical test on a driver to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is because drivers on public highways in Alabama are deemed to have given consent to a chemical...
