Does Alabama suspend a driver's license for a DUI arrest in Florida automatically or only if convicted?
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Answered on July 04, 2025
Lots of questions here. Let me take them in order: 1) The state of Alabama will not suspend an Alabama driver license merely upon arrest of an out...
Can someone be charged by federal and state with/on same case?
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Answered on July 03, 2025
Yes, and this is very frequently done. Under federal law - 18 U.S.C. 922 (g) - it is prohibited for a convicted felon to have in their possession a...
Can a search warrant be executed after the time is up on warrant ?
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Answered on July 03, 2025
It is possible the search warrant is invalid under the situation you have stated. In general terms, a state court issued search warrant is valid...
Can a probation officer enter my home that their client lives at when no one is home but the door opened when they knocked?
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Answered on July 03, 2025
As I understand, you voluntarily allowed or permitted a convicted felon who is on probation to move into your residence. It is well-established in...
Is it possible for someone to not be required to register as a sex offender?
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Answered on July 02, 2025
Any adult sex offender is subject to the statutory law expressed in Code of Alabama, Title 15, Chapter 20A for life. §15-20A-3(b). Adult sex...
Can I ask a mechanic to sign a waiver for any injuries or death his grandchild may suffer since he brings her to a boat shop ?
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Answered on June 30, 2025
As a general statement of law, a guardian or parent cannot sign away the legal rights of a minor to seek compensation for injuries suffered at the...
Why does an officer in Alabama have the right to search my vehicle when i am on private property?
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Answered on June 27, 2025
I have changed this entry from Constitutional to Criminal Defense, as that is more closely aligned to your inquiry. The underlying issue to your...
How possible is it for me to go to jail in Tuscaloosa county for speeding 100 miles an hour ?
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Answered on June 26, 2025
It is not only possible, but it is likely that the trial judge will order a jail sentence for operating a vehicle at this alleged speed. The...
Will a warrant check be conducted when renewing a driver's license in Alabama?
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Answered on June 23, 2025
You are not eligible to renew an Alabama driver license if there are unpaid traffic tickets in this state or any state. See, Code section 32-6-7....
Will illegal immigrants get deported if they get in legal trouble
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Answered on June 23, 2025
There is no absolute answer in every situation. In some local courts - the City of Montgomery as example - the court does not inquire into...