Protecting Your Rights Every Step of the Way
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...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Feb 4, 2026 | Drug Charges
Teenagers and other juvenile defendants are subject to different rules and procedures than adults. The juvenile justice system largely focuses on rehabilitation and addressing issues that cause delinquent conduct. The goal is to help youthful offenders learn from...
On Behalf of McElderry Law Firm, PC | Jan 27, 2026 | DUI
The average driver in Alabama knows that the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08%. This becomes very important in many DUI cases. One crucial piece of evidence will be the results of a breath test or a blood test showing that the driver’s BAC met or...
