Was constitutional right to a lawyer violated when didn't know need of lawyer and didn't request one until on stand?

It depends what kind of hearing it was for. If you plead the fifth then it doesn't appear your right to legal counsel was violated. However,...

Do my husband need a criminal attorney to remove a sex offender label from his name?

It's nearly impossible to get sex offender registration removed. Would need more information on what crime he was charged with. Did he go to...

Can a public defender that has been appointed by the court in a criminal case legally take money from a defendant?

Absolutely not unless you decided to hire him. He would have needed to get approval from the Judge to be retained and not accept any funds from the...

That could present a problem if the officer that wrote the ticket did not personally see you speeding. However, the other officer could testify at...

I have 2 children.. i recently got involved with someone who i found out is a sex offender. I could be pregnant.

Sex offender registration laws could prohibit him from being around your children, other children and schools. I would consult with an attorney.

I have afelony charge for theft of property one this is my first time getting trouble what is going to happened to me

I agree with Mr. Lloyd and others. A lot depends on the dollar value of what you have been alleged to have stolen. It's possible that it can be...

7x felon of theft charges in 5 year period got new receiving charges and was on probation.... does alabama go by a number system

Yes there are sentencing guidelines. It depends on the sentencing work sheet which factors in the type of cases you were charged with In the past....

Can I file for damages in a negligible arrest instance?

Have the charges been dismissed or were you found not guilty ? The cause of action you are referring to is malicious prosecution They are very...

Can a lawyer help my daughter for not receiving proper medical care while I was still pregnant?

Med mal cases are extremely difficult in Alabama. I would consult with an attorney that handles these cases exclusively.

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Absolutely. Just because you didn't have insurance does not mean that you are precluded from filing a claim. Not only should you get insurance that...