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Northeast Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer

At the northeaset Alabama law office of Charles C. Turner, clients come first. Whether you have been charged with driving under the Influence, drug possession or other crimes, Charles C. Turner will provide aggressive and competent legal services to protect your rights.

I work hard to protect the rights of those who have been accused of crimes in our community. I have over 15 years of experience defending clients with misdemeanor and felony charges, from disorderly conduct to capital murder. Contact me to schedule a free consultation.

DUI (Driving under the Influence)

If you are charged with Driving under the Influence in Alabama, or would like to know more about Alabama DUI's, please see my DUI FAQ.

Driving under the influence is a serious charge. A person charged with driving under the influence may face license suspension, job loss and jail time.  Charles C. Turner possesses an intimate knowledge of the Alabama drunk driving laws. Many persons charged with DUI believe that they have no alternative but to plead guilty. However, driving under the influence may be very difficult for the prosecution to prove.

In many Alabama DUI's, the state will suspend your driver's license before you go to Court. In order to avoid a pre-trial suspension, you must demand a hearing within ten (10) days of being charged. Don't delay, call Charles Turner today!

It is not uncommon for the police to be on the lookout for drunk drivers at the Talladega Superspeedway or on Interstate 20 near Heflin in Cleburne County, Alabama, or Oxford, in Calhoun County, Alabama. Make sure that you hire a local attorney that is familiar with the court in which your case is pending. Driving under the influence is a highly technical area of the law. The burden on the state is high to establish intoxication. Hire a lawyer that is thoroughly checked out on all aspects of drunk driving law.

Prior DUIs can enhance the punishments for later arrests. I will work to have old convictions kept out of your current case. I may also be able to have the charges reduced to a traffic stop or request a sentence of rehabilitation instead of jail time.

Drug Crimes

 If you are facing a drug charge, or simply want to know more about Drug Charges in Alabama, please see my Drug Charge FAQ.

The first thing many of my drug possession clients tell me is that they are not criminals. I agree with them. Our society punishes substances abuse issues as crimes instead of recognizing them as social problems. Charles C. Turner has been successful in resolving criminal charges for his clients by being creative, sympathetic and aggressive.

If you have been charged with possession, trafficking or manufacturing of a controlled substance in Alabama, for substances such as Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine or prescription pulls such as OxyContin, Lorcet, Percocet or Vicodin, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. I represent people charged with all drug charges including:

• Possession- Possession of a controlled substance is a Class C felony in Alabama.
• Trafficking - Trafficking of a controlled substance, including marijuarna, is a serious crime in Alabama.
• Manufacture- Manufacturing meth or other drugs is a serious charge that can carry a sentence of a life imprisonment. Frequently, the defendant was merely caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Don't do time from some one else's lab or dope.
• Interstate Interdictions - Forfeiture of your money or vehicle associated with drug charges can impact your livelihood. I will work hard to have your assets returned

Alternative Sentencing

Fortunately, the legal system now employs a variety of alternative sentencing models that keep ordinary people out of prison. You need a lawyer who is familiar with alternative sentencing and experienced in resolving criminal cases this way. Many of the courts in which I practivce have drug courts or pretrial diversion programs. Unfortunately, without a knowledgeable attorney, many defendants are unware that such alternatives exist.

Serious Criminal Charges

If you are under investigation or have been charged with theft, burglary, assault or murder, contact me as soon as possible. With over 15 years of experience defending clients in Alabama courts, I provide aggressive representation and fight for my clients' rights.

Call 888-550-8558 or e-mail me to schedule a free initial consultation. I am available in my Anniston office between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. I accept PayPal and will work with you to create a payment plan.

Charles C. Turner, Attorney at Law   1311 Gurnee Avenue (36201) P.O. Box 1589 Anniston, AL 36202 Toll-free Telephone: 888-550-8558 Local Telephone: 256-237-9404 Fax: 256-236-2668 Map and Directions

Representing clients in northeastern Alabama, the law firm of Charles C. Turner, Attorney at Law is located in Anniston, AL and serves clients in Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville. Weaver, Heflin, Cleburne and Calhoun, including those in Calhoun County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Talladega County, St. Clair County and Randolph County.