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I was convicted of a misdermeanor , its done and over...i recently saw a law change and what i was convicted of it is now a felo
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Answered on December 27, 2020
No, that type action against a defendant is Constitutionally barred under the "double jeopardy" provision of the 8th Amendment. Once convicted, or...
ALABAMA Does an "Answer" still need to be filed, if I've already filed a Motion to Dismiss a Complaint?
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Answered on December 26, 2020
The clerk's office is not permitted by law to provide free legal counsel or legal advice, but in most instances, the clerical staff is generally...
What will happen come court date for catching new felony charges while on probation
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Answered on December 26, 2020
Very likely, the court holding probation over your sentence will issue an order for a probation revocation hearing. The probation revocation...
When do you think it's necessary for a defendant to take the stand and testify despite the risk?
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Answered on December 20, 2020
How do you know you have "some good defenses"? Unless you are an experienced criminal defense attorney, with a background in DUI defense, it is...
Do I have to keep an IID in the car?
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Answered on December 20, 2020
This is a somewhat complicated question that involves two state statutes. Each state enacts and enforces their own driver license laws, statutes,...
What happens if some charges with poss with intent to distribute controlled substance ?
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Answered on December 20, 2020
As a general statement, under the revised Sentencing Guidelines and the 2015 revision to the Alabama Code, simple possession of controlled...
Is the cost for the FTA on a driving under the influence total cost first offense
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Answered on December 19, 2020
If you were "involved" in a fatal wreck, that implies you were the operator of the vehicle that killed some individual. If that is the case, you...
I have warrants but need a TAG for my car they are misdemeanor warrants one for the county for writing a bad check out of my acc
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Answered on December 19, 2020
If the question is "Can I be arrested for outstanding warrants?" the answer is clearly 'yes'. At any traffic stop or any encounter with law...
Why my case isn't showing up in the court system?
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Answered on December 18, 2020
Hmm... This is interesting. You were arrested and there is "no case"? There will at least be a warrant number ("WR") in the clerk's office, despite...
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Is it possible to fight a speeding ticket given by an officer who was driving a vehicle in front of your vehicle?
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Answered on December 18, 2020
If the question is simply: "Is it possible to contest a traffic ticket?" the answer is clearly yes. Every defendant has the legal right to contest...