You may have heard of the various pleas that a criminal defendant can accept. Most of the time, it is clear what a guilty, not guilty, or guilty due to insanity plea means. Most individuals are unsure of what constitutes a “no contest,” or nolo contendere plea. When a defendant Continue Reading
Alabama Squatters Rights
Did you know that in Alabama, “trespassers” have the occasional right to become the legal owners of your property? To prevent losing their real estate, owners in Alabama need to be aware of squatters’ rights. The phrases “adverse possession” and “squatters’ rights” are interchangeable and refer to situations in which Continue Reading