Absolutely. I represent a client who did exactly what you described. It is alleged they altered one digit of their social in an effort to obtain...

HOW CAN I OVER TURN/EXPUNGE A CRIMINAL RECORD

Unfortunately, Alabama does not currently have a criminal expungement statute. There is a statute that allows you to alter/amend/redact...

If you are on probation, can you be locked up by your probation officer and sent to prison with mo revocation hearing?

If he was truly on probation, he should have been afforded a hearing. However, in some jurisdictions in Alabama inmates are placed in a Community...

Do they have to tell you what you are charged with

In Alabama, the 72 hour hearing is to advise you of your right to counsel (and appoint an attorney if you are indigent) and to tell you on what...

Because this is your second offense and you are facing mandatory jail time if convicted, the court must appoint you an attorney. At your first...

Do I have the right to remain anonymous when reporting a crime?

You have no affirmative duty to reveal your identity.

As an adult can my juvenile record be braught up in court

Juvenile records have been known to be used by the prosecution during a youthful offender hearing or during a sentencing hearing after conviction...

Penalty for felony 2nd degree theft, DUI, possesion of controlled substance in AL?

In Alabama, the TOP 2nd and UPCS are both Class C felonies punishable by 1 year and 1 day up to 10 years. The reality of the situation is that on...

Pre-trial diversion program

The only way to fast track such a program is with the approval of the District Attorney. In some circumstances they may be willing to shorten the...

My husband was sentenced to 12 months in the county jail for 2 dui's will he have to serve the whole time or can we get his sent

Most county jails in Alabama follow the rule that you get good time for every day served. As a general rule in Alabama, if he were forced to serve...