Birmingham Criminal Defense Blog : Birmingham DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer & Attorney : Eversole Law Firm : Criminal and DUI Defense : Serving Birmingham, Montgomery, Alabama

I practice Alabama criminal and DUI defense in the following counties and municipalities: 

In the Birmingham, Alabama Metro area the lawyers and attorneys of Eversole Law routinely defend Alabama criminal and DUI cases in the following courts:

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Jefferson County District Court, Adamsville Municipal Court, Argo Municipal Court, Birmingham Municipal Court, Bessemer Municipal Court, Branchville Municipal Court, Fairfield Municipal Court, Fultondale Municipal Court, Gardendale Municipal Court, Homewood Municipal Court, Hoover Municipal Court, Hueytown Municipal Court, Irondale Municipal Court, Kimberly Municipal Court, Leeds Municipal Court, Morris Municipal Court, Mountain Brook Municipal Court, Odenville Municipal Court, Pleasant Grove Municipal Court, Springville Municipal Court, Trussville Municipal Court, Vestavia Municipal Court, Warrior Municipal Court

In the Shelby County, Alabama area the lawyers and attorneys of Eversole Law routinely defend Alabama DUI and criminal cases in the following courts:

Shelby County Circuit Court, Shelby County District Court, Alabaster Municipal Court, Calera Municipal Court, Columbiana Municipal Court, Harpersville Municipal Court, Helena Municipal Court, Hoover Municipal Court, Pelham Municipal Court, Vincent Municipal Court

Other areas of Alabama the lawyers and attorneys of Eversole Law routinely defend DUI cases include:

Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court, Tuscaloosa County District Court, Tuscaloosa Municipal Court, Northport Municipal Court, Chilton County Circuit Court, Chilton County District Court, Jemison Municipal Court, Thorsby Municipal Court, Blount County Circuit Court, Blount County District Court, Blountsville Municipal Court, Altoona Municipal Court, Talladega County Circuit Court, Talladega District Court, Talladega Municipal Court, Lincoln Municipal Court, Sylacauga Municipal Court, Childersburg Municipal Court, Tallapoosa County Circuit Court, Tallapoosa County District Court, Alex City Municipal Court, Dadeville Municipal Court, Lee County Circuit Court, Lee County District Court, Auburn Municipal Court, Opelika Municipal Court, Montgomery County Circuit Court, Montgomery County District Court, Montgomery Municipal Court, Prattville Municipal Court, Elmore County Circuit Court, Elmore County District Court, Wetumpka Municipal Court, Millbrook Municipal Court, Bibb County Circuit Court, Bibb County District Court, Cullman County Circuit Court, Cullman County District Court, Cullman Municipal Court, Hanceville Municipal Court, Madison County Circuit Court, Madison County District Court, Huntsville Municipal Court, Madison Municipal Court, Etowah County Circuit Court, Etowah County District Court, Gadsden Municipal Court, Calhoun County Circuit Court, Calhoun County District Court, Anniston Municipal Court, Oxford Municipal Court, Jacksonville Municipal Court, Orange Beach Municipal Court, Gulf Shores Municipal Court, Loxley Municipal Court, Foley Municipal Court, Crenshaw County Circuit Court, Crenshaw County District Court, Escambia County District Court, St. Clair County Circuit Court, St. Clair County District Court, Pell City Municipal Court, Walker County Circuit Court, Walker County District Court, Jasper Municipal Court, Hollywood Municipal Court, Morgan County Circuit Court, Morgan County District Court, Decatur Municipal Court

THIS LIST IN NON-EXHAUSTIVE. WE DEFEND DUI & CRIMINAL CASES IN ANY COURT IN THIS STATE.

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Many counties and municipalities in Alabama offer drug offenders some type of deferred prosecution or drug court for drug possession and use charges.  Drug court is a tedious process that usually involves anywhere from six to nine months with constant court supervision.  An Alabama drug court will require frequent and random drug testing.  Any failure in regards to testing is normally harshly penalized.  If you are not sure you can stay off drugs and alcohol during the entire length of the program, drug court may not be for you.  Failing to take a drug test when required, failing an administered drug test, or receiving additional charges can lead to more jail time and fines.  It may also have you thrown out of drug court and your charges being brought again in an unhappy and unfriendly criminal court.  Drug court is advisable in many cases because upon completion of the program your charges are dismissed and your permanent record will not be jeopardized.  An Alabama drug court can also be a very expensive proposition.  Fines range in the thousands. 

Needless to say, anyone charged with a drug crime in Alabama needs an experienced Alabama criminal defense and drug charge lawyer and attorney.  An experienced Alabama drug possession or possession of controlled substance lawyer can navigate the tricky waters of Alabama drug court proceedings.  An experienced Alabama drug lawyer and attorney will be able to make sure you are a good candidate for drug court and make sure you have no other means to challenge your Alabama drug charge.  No one should automatically enter an Alabama drug court or other deferred prosecution program without first consulting an experienced Alabama criminal defense lawyer and attorney.  Drug courts are often available for those charges with possession of marijuana or unlawful possession of controlled substances, even if it is not your first offense.  However, there may be ways to challenge the search and seizure of the drugs or have the case dismissed because of some other police misconduct.  The moral of the story is simple, do not blindly plead guilty to an Alabama drug charge of any kind.  Prosecutors are not your friend and they want a quick and easy resolution.  Do not give it to them.  Make them prove you are guilty in a court of law, or at least, make sure your attorney thinks that it is in your best interest to enter an Alabama deferred prosecution program or similar drug court after viewing all the evidence and circumstances of your charge.  It is quite possible to have Alabama drug charges dismissed without a trial and without pleading guilty. 

Call the Alabama criminal defense and drug charge attorneys and lawyers of Eversole Law today.  We make sure the police have a solid case before we advise a drug court type plea deal.  I am an aggressive Alabama criminal defense attorney and I an not afraid of a trial.  Unfortunately, there are way too many Alabama lawyers who are afraid of trial.  A criminal defense attorney afraid of trial is like a hammer without a nail, does little good and is often only successful in smashing things. 

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In some circumstances it is possible to negotiate a deferred prosecution for an Alabama DUI charge.  A deferred prosecution is basically where the person charged with an Alabama DUI agrees to plead guilty.  However, as long as the defendant completes certain requirements(which differ slightly by jurisdiction), the Alabama DUI charges are dropped.  A typical Alabama DUI deferred prosecution requires the defendant to pay fines, attend alcohol abuse classes, take random drug and alcohol screenings, and complete community service.  Normally the defendant will have approximately six months to complete these requirements.  If these requirements are met, the prosecution dismisses the Alabama driving under the influence charge.  Deferred prosecution is sometimes advisable when there are no other grounds to have your Alabama DUI charge dismissed, when an attorney believes he cannot win a jury trial, or when the client/defendant wants to end his DUI nightmare quickly and for less money.  It is a beneficial strategy because your permanent record is at stake.  Just one DUI conviction can end jobs, increase insurance, stay on your record forever, etc. etc.  Deferred prosecution eliminates most of the serious and lasting consequences of an Alabama DUI charge.  Deferred prosecution can be offered to those with multiple Alabama DUI convictions as well.

As an Alabama DUI lawyer and attorney, I have participated in numerous deferred prosecution negotiations.  It is essential that anyone charged with a DUI in Alabama hire an experienced Alabama DUI lawyer who can get you the best deal possible.  Deferred prosecution is not guaranteed nor offered to everyone.  Unfortunately, I have seen way too many Alabama DUI defendants go to court without hiring an attorney and end up with a permanent criminal record when they would otherwise qualify for deferred prosecution. 

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