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Tag Archive: Criminal Law
I Have Been Arrested. When should I See a Lawyer?
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 [...]
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 [...]
How To Give Your Alabama Tenant Notice of Termination
One of the most common questions I get is how do I give my tenant notice of lease termination. No matter what notice you are giving to your tenant, landlords should be aware that proper written notice must be given before an eviction can be filed. Here are five simple tips to help ensure that [...]
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 [...]
