As we progress further into an election year, the call for the legalization of marijuana is being pushed with greater frequency to the forefront of political discourse. There are impassioned arguments on each side concerning whether it is in our country's best interest to lessen restrictions on the drug. In the past 20 years, 23 states have passed laws allowing for some form of recreational or medicinal use of the drug. Colorado, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon have all passed initiatives legalizing the sale and distribution of marijuana to adults 21 and older. 

Alabama prisons are packed to a breaking point. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley recently addressed the issue, describing the state prison system as a “volatile mix of overcrowding and understaffing”. Alabama prisons are currently holding nearly two times the number  of inmates that they are designed to hold. 

As I've said before, no one ever truly wants to think about wills or estate planning. Honestly, it can be a depressing topic for many people and one that's easy to want to avoid. But when the time comes wouldn’t you much rather know that you made your wishes known instead of leaving crucial decisions to the courts or to family members who might misunderstand your wishes or choose to ignore your wishes entirely?

The law is inherently adversarial and because of that many broken marriages are made even worse by pursuing a scorched earth policy of winning at any cost. This approach can be very damaging, especially when young children are caught up in the fallout of a contentious divorce or custody battle.

One of the most important things that a business owner can do to protect their personal assets is to incorporate their business as an LLC. If structured correctly and in accordance with applicable Alabama laws, the LLC can provide significant protections to business owners which could decrease the chances of financial ruin that comes from a lawsuit. 

Heroin prosecutions are on the rise in Alabama and other states and it is likely the laws will only get stricter as more people are harmed by this drug. If you know someone who has recently been arrested for heroin or possession of any other drug, it is essential that they are able to get quality legal representation. At the Reid Law Firm we not only help our clients with their legal needs but we also are able to refer our clients to excellent addiction treatment centers, many of which are faith based organizations which do not charge for their services.