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What Happens if I Receive a DUI on Campus?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson, & Short, LLPAs if getting arrested for DUI isn’t bad and stressful enough, doing so while a university student could magnify your troubles. Not only do DUI convictions in Alabama have severe and lasting consequences, but you could also jeopardize your education, which is another repercussion of an unfortunate mistake. What Are the Penalties for DUI in […]
Pool Safety and Children – Who is Responsible for Accidents?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPWhen the dog days of summer hit in Alabama, jumping into a swimming pool is one of the best ways to cool off. While taking a dip can help you beat the heat and produce hours of family fun, swimming pools also pose a danger for everyone, particularly children. Unfortunately, a day of relaxation could […]
The Dangers of Speeding Trucks
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPWhen speeding trucks get into accidents, the results can be catastrophic. Because of the size and weight of these trucks, the property damage, injuries, and loss of life resulting from truck crashes are often significant. According to the latest Alabama Crash Facts report, there were over 8,900 accidents involving trucks in 2016 in this state, which was […]
Your Divorce and Social Media
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPSocial media is now a regular part of many people’s lives. Unfortunately, it is also playing a growing role in some divorce cases for a variety of reasons. Although you may think that the things that you share on social media shouldn’t have any relevance in court, there are times when these posts can have […]
Title IX: Where Do We Go from Here?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPIn September 2017, the Department of Education withdrew two Obama-era guidance documents pertaining to Title IX and how colleges and universities are to conduct investigations of sexual misconduct. In its place, the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights released an interim question and answer document with temporary guidelines. New guidelines will be established through a “notice […]
Can I Get Kicked Out of School If I am Arrested Off Campus?
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPIt’s your first year of college. You’re getting acclimated to your new surroundings and just starting to understand the realities of campus life. You put in long hours in class, at the library, and maybe working a part-time job. When you get some free time, you decide to let loose a little and take part […]
How to File for Divorce in Alabama
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPIf you live in Alabama and you’re considering filing for divorce, keep in mind that either you or your spouse must have been a legal resident of the county where you intend to file for at least six months. Alabama allows petitioners for divorce to file either a fault or no-fault divorce. For legal purposes, […]
How to Combat Distracted Driving
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPDriving has certainly changed over the past 10 to 20 years. It used to be that all you needed to feel concerned with was driving safely while getting from Point A to Point B. With smartphones, mapping devices, highly technological sounds systems in the car, and other types of distractions going on today, getting around […]
Top Causes of Trucking Accidents
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPTop Causes of Truck Accidents There are many potential causes of trucking accidents, and it’s important to go into them because truck accidents are more likely to cause death than those involving smaller vehicles. This is because large trucks can weigh twenty to thirty times more than smaller vehicles. In addition, due to their large […]
Can I Carry A Concealed Weapon on the Auburn University Campus?
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPWith the recurring shootings on school and college campuses in recent years some favor the right to carry a concealed weapon on campuses while others feel more gun restrictions are necessary. As the topic has been addressed, certain states have allowed students to carry a concealed weapon, while others have banned students, faculty and others […]