The Fonenteau Firm

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• WELCOME TO THE FONTENEAU FIRM

  The Fonteneau Firm is a general practice law firm with an emphasis on landlord tenant law, criminal law, personal injury, and employment law. It is a simple fact of life that not all disputes are…

• U.S. SUPREME COURT: STATE’S FORENSIC EXPERTS CAN BE REQUIRED TO TESTIFY

  In one of the last decisions of the term, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that criminal defendants have the right to cross-examine the forensic experts who create lab reports introduced at trial.  …

• YOUR LANDLORD TENANT QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  For many Alabama landlords the Landlord Tenant laws can seem like a maze of confusing rules.  Not following the rules can cost landlords valuable time and money.  So, in an effort to demistify the process,…

• I WAS PULLED OVER, CAN THE POLICE SEARCH MY CAR?

  We have been discussing common questions about criminal law. Today’s Topic:  Can the police search my vehicle if they pull me over? If you have been pulled over for a minor traffic violation, ordinarily the…

• U.S. SUPREME COURT LIMITS WARRANTLESS VEHICLE SEARCHES

  The United States Supreme Court limits warrantless vehicle searches in 5-4 ruling.

• I HAVE BEEN ARRESTED. WHEN SHOULD I SEE A LAWYER?

  We have been exploring common questions concerning criminal law. Today’s Topic: When Should I See a Lawyer? If you are arrested for a crime, particularly a serious one, you should contact a lawyer as soon…

• I WAS ARRESTED. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

  In this Series we will discuss common questions related to Criminal Law. Today’s topic: What is an Arrest? An arrest is a type of detention. When you have been arrested, you are not free to…

• LANDLORDS: PICK YOUR PROPERTY MANAGER WISELY

  If you own rental property, you know that sometimes maintaining a property is time consuming.  That is why many landlords choose to contract with a property management company to manage their units.  Hiring a property…

• ALABAMA LEGISLATURE MAY EXTEND LANDLORD PROTECTIONS

  The 2009 Legislative Session is in full swing in Montgomery.  As with any session there are a number of bills under consideration.  However there is one bill of note for landlords across the state.  As…

• HOW TO GIVE YOUR ALABAMA TENANT NOTICE OF TERMINATION

  One of the most common questions I get is how do I give my tenant notice of lease termination.  No matter what notice you are giving to your tenant, landlords should be aware that proper…