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If you go to your arraignment and the docket sheet say "YO ELIGIBLE" do this mean I'm going to receive it or is it not for sure?
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Answered on December 02, 2013
YO Eligible means that the offense happened on or before your 21st birthday. You are eligible to be treated as a Youthful Offender. This is a...
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Is it possible for me to take care of a warrant without going to jail?
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Answered on September 23, 2013
Yes it is possible. In many situations if you appear in Court and explain to the Judge the reason for your absence, assuming you have a good one,...
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Can i use legal aid for a criminal case?
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Answered on September 16, 2013
In Jefferson County Legal Aid works almost exclusively with Family Court.
The beginning of October will see the opening of the new Public...
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How do I handle these charges with my situation and condition? As far as plea goes. What may happen to me? No prior convictions.
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Answered on September 16, 2013
Medical records are usually confidential and protected by HIPPA. This may actually be one of the more unique fact scenarios I've seen on AVVO to...
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Is there a way to keep a TOP 3rd Degree off my record?
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Answered on August 29, 2013
Alabama does not have any expungement statute. Unless you were adjudicated a Youthful Offender ("YO") by a Judge then you will have a Theft...
In Alabama can a person charged with 1st degree murder get a bond? Can they be denied bond all together?
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Answered on August 29, 2013
Alabama has abolished the common law "degrees" of murder.
If you are charged with Felony Murder you are presumptively entitled to a bond....
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A person I know was picked up in TN for a warrant in OH, How long do they have to take you to court and how long can they hold
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Answered on July 31, 2013
Considering he has been arrested in TN, that State's law will apply.
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I was arrested for theft of property 3rd degree is it possible i can get youthful offender?
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Answered on July 31, 2013
Yes, it is possible you can get Youthful Offender. The granting or denial of Youthful Offender status does not turn on the nature of the charge...
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If i get a good defense lawyercan i get burglary 1st lowered to burglary 3rd or criminal trespassing?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Any lawyer that guarantees you a particular result is not one you should consider hiring.
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Can I be charged with possession of marijuana without having it on my person or anywhere in my vicinity?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
The pipe alone is enough for a paraphernalia charge. The residue could almost definitely get you for possession as well. The amount of the drug...
