Birmingham AL Criminal Defense Law Blog

Whether you live in Alabama or elsewhere, people make mistakes. There are times when people let their emotions get the best of them. Unfortunately, one Alabama man's frustration could end up costing him 10 years of his life.

A 55-year-old man was recently charged with felony assault after he allegedly punched an umpire in the nose after attending his grandchild's softball game. According to police, the 55-year-old man was heckling the umpire throughout the game. Afterward, he approached the umpire in the parking lot. Police say that is where the alleged incident took place.

As Alabama residents know, college is a time to have fun and be carefree. The experience is filled with many traditions and activities. However, sometimes, if we aren't careful, fun can evolve into something much more dangerous. Something that starts off as an innocent joke can transform into a serious matter.

For example, recently, various members of a university band are facing criminal charges in connection with the death of a fellow band member.

Drug charges can result from a routine traffic stop, a dog leash violation or a neighbor's complaint about a loud party or excessive visitors. For one man in Clanton, he became the target of an investigation after neighbors complained about the in-and-out traffic of visitors at the man's home.

As a result, according to news sources, a Clanton man has been charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property.

The drug charges come after undercover work by local law enforcement. The police claim that the man sold an undercover agent marijuana and crack cocaine.

Saleem Rasheed, a former Alabama football player, has been arrested for engaging in a sexual relationship with two students at Woodlawn High School. For the past few years, Rasheed has been working as a teacher and coach at schools in the Birmingham area. Since 2011, he has been at Woodlawn High School.

The Birmingham Police Department released a statement on April 13, 2012 announcing that during their investigation they found not one, but two students having a relationship with Rasheed. The same day, the Birmingham Police Departments Crime Reduction Team apprehended the suspect without incident.