We have been exploring common questions concerning criminal law.
Today’s Topic: When Should I See a Lawyer?
If you are arrested for a crime, particularly a serious one, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer will have a better sense of what you should and should not say to law enforcement [...]
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I Have Been Arrested. When should I See a Lawyer?
I was arrested. What does that mean?
In this Series we will discuss common questions related to Criminal Law.
Today’s topic: What is an Arrest?
An arrest is a type of detention. When you have been arrested, you are not free to leave the scene. There are other types of detentions for shorter periods that are not considered arrests. For example you can be [...]
Welcome to The Fonteneau Firm
The Fonteneau Firm is a general practice law firm with an emphasis on landlord tenant law, criminal law, personal injury, and employment law.
It is a simple fact of life that not all disputes are matters of black and white, right and wrong. When you need someone who understands that, look to the Fonteneau Firm for [...]
Turning Your Alabama Lemon into Lemonade
If you’ve ever bought a new car, you know what a rush it is. There’s the new car smell, the feeling of power as you hit the accelerator, and the peace of mind knowing that you’ll have a reliable ride for a long, long time.
But what happens when that new car isn’t so reliable? [...]
Do I Really Need an Attorney to File an Eviction in Alabama?
One of the smartest questions a potential client can ask is whether or not they need an attorney to file an eviction. Clients have a right to know if there is an option for them that does not involve hiring an attorney. For some landlords, an attorney is legally necessary and for others, an attorney [...]
Landlord Beware: Wrongful Eviction Can Be Costly
Any person who owns rental property knows that evictions are a necessary evil. Often people who seemed like dream tenants can turn into a nightmare when they refuse to pay or begin to violate the terms of the lease agreement. Although current Alabama law allows property owners to remove non-compliant tenants relatively quickly, [...]
Welcome to The Fonteneau Firm
This is the first post of my new blawg. This blawg will focus on substantive legal issues of interest to my clients as well as issues of diversity, current affairs and leadership. So you may find posts on issues of criminal law, landlord tenant law, divorce and civil litigation. I hope that [...]
