Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys

08/17/2026

Can you get a DUI for prescription or legal drugs?

Yes. In Alabama, DUI laws are based on impairment, not just alcohol.

That means a person can be charged with DUI after taking prescription medication, over-the-counter medicine, or other legal substances if the medication affects their ability to drive safely.

This can happen even when the medication was legally prescribed and taken as directed. The key issue is whether the driver was impaired behind the wheel.

If you are taking medication, pay close attention to warning labels and how the medication affects your reaction time, alertness, coordination, or judgment.

A DUI involving prescription or legal drugs can still carry serious consequences, so it should not be taken lightly.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Video Evidence Can Make or Break Your DUI Case

DUI charges today are going to include video evidence from the dashboard of the car, from the bodywn camera of the officer, and often times those videos tell a different story from what's written in the report. Call us today at Crumbly Blackwell Price if you've been arrested for DUI and let us secure the evidence that is necessary to defend your case.

08/11/2026

Can Sober People Fail Field Sobriety Tests?

Field sobriety tests are not as reliable as people think. Many factors are involved and they can be quite subjective and many sober people are not able to perform those in a way that would reflect their sobriety. Lights, nerves, blue light fever as we call it can all come into play as well as physical conditions and age. Don't assume because you didn't do well on your field sobriety test that they will be able to prove you were driving under the influence of alcohol.

08/06/2026

Does Alabama require marital property to be divided 50/50 in a divorce?

No. Alabama is an equitable distribution state. This means marital property must be divided fairly based on the circumstances of the marriage, but the division does not necessarily have to be equal.

A judge may consider factors such as:

• The length of the marriage
• Each spouse’s income and future financial prospects
• The source and value of the property
• Each spouse’s contributions to the marriage
• The parties’ health and financial needs
• Conduct that contributed to the breakdown of the marriage

Adultery, substance abuse, hiding assets, or wasting marital funds may influence the court’s decision when supported by evidence. However, misconduct does not automatically entitle the other spouse to receive most of the marital estate. The overall division must still be equitable under the facts of the case.

Legal sources:

Alabama Code §30-2-51—Equitable division of the marital estate:
https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=30-2-51

Alabama Code §30-2-52—Consideration of marital misconduct:
https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=30-2-52

Recent Alabama appellate decision, W.D.G. v. K.S.G.:
https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-civil/2025/cl-2025-0072.html

Before agreeing to a property settlement, understand how these factors may apply to your specific financial circumstances.

08/04/2026

What Should I Do If I've Been Served with Divorce Papers?

One of the most common questions I hear is, "I just got served with divorce papers. What do I do?"

First, take a deep breath and don't panic.

Being served with divorce papers can be overwhelming. You may be worried about your children, your home, your finances, or what happens next. The good news is that you don't have to navigate it alone.

One of the first things an experienced family law attorney can do is help you develop a strategy. We'll help you organize your thoughts, identify the important issues, and understand your options regarding child custody, property division, debts, assets, and support.

One thing clients often tell me after our first meeting is, "I feel so much better now."

That's because much of the fear comes from the unknown. Divorce involves legal issues and procedures that most people have never dealt with before, but an experienced attorney has.

Will divorce be easy? No. It can be emotionally difficult, time-consuming, and expensive. But with the right guidance, a situation that feels impossible today can become manageable tomorrow.

If you've been served with divorce papers and don't know where to start, give Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys a call. We're here to help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

07/24/2026

Trick Questions

On a scale of 0 to 10, zero being completely sober and 10 being completely drunk, if the police officer asks you that when you've been stopped for a DUI, don't answer that question. That's a trap. If you say anything, say zero. Anything else lets the police officer know that you are acknowledging some level of impairment. You do not want to do that. Answer zero or tell the officer you don't want to answer his questions, but don't say anything other than zero. That will be used to convict you.

07/16/2026

DUIs start with a traffic stop. What was the reason the police officer stopped you? That is one of the first things we look at. And there are many reasons that people may go out of their lane. Looking at cell phones is a big one, but there are many other reasons. Don't assume because you went out of your lane that you are guilty of DUI. Call Crumbley Blackwell Price today and let us start building your defense.

07/15/2026

Should I blow or not? I get asked that question frequently. And this is a strategic question, not one simply of yes or no. There are consequences to not blowing. And those consequences include a different approach to your driver's license suspension. The flip side is they don't have as much evidence against you for the DUI charge. There's not a simple answer to that question, but whether you blow or not, call us today at Crumbley Blackwell Price and let us start building your defense.