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How can my wife get 280 days for probation revocation for failing a drug test in Alabama? Wasn't she supposed to only get three
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Answered on March 25, 2019
I hate to hear she's in that situation. 280 for a positive test seems like a harsh penalty for a positive test, especially if the underlying charge...
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Will they drug test me in court?
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Answered on March 11, 2019
No, you probably won't be drug tested when you go into court on the DUI charge.
Can a 22 year old be arrested for dating a 17 year old that graduates the 12th grade this year. We havent had sex just kissed o?
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Answered on February 12, 2019
Generally speaking, in Alabama, a 22 year old can have consensual sexual relations 17 year old. There are other limitations -- like situations of...
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I'm on probation and my boyfriend is on my list of people i cant see. we still saw each other what can my mom do about it?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
Do you have an attorney that helped you with the case that landed you on probation? If so, you should really speak with your attorney about this....
If arrested for an FTA on traffic tickets; Do you have to remain in jail till the next court date; or will a judge set a bond?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
He'd likely be able to be released if you paid a warrant recall fee and/or any bond that's been set. You should call the clerk of the court to see...
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My boyfriend is 19 and I am 16. we had consensual sex and now I'm pregnant. can he get into trouble?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
No, so long as the sex was consensual, there's nothing illegal about y'all having sex.
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If i filed a motion to have a criminal sentence set aside, can I put in another motion to withdraw that n do the normal sentence
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Answered on February 04, 2019
If you're upset with your sentence, you could always ask the judge to reconsider your sentence. The judge might give you something less, but...
If I didn't have stand your ground hearing at trial; could that be a jurisdictional issue when appeal and rule 32 are exhausted.
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Answered on September 25, 2018
This isn't a jurisdictional issue. However, I believe you could possibly get back into court through a timely Rule 32 petition on the grounds that...
How long will he be in jail?
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Answered on January 18, 2018
It depends on the circumstances of your friend's case. He could be in there a few days, up to 45 days, or he could be serving a full revocation. We...
How likely is it to get a judge to suspend a sentence or run it concurrent after being sent to prison?
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Answered on January 18, 2018
A judge can change "consecutive" sentences to "concurrent" sentences at any point in time in Alabama.
