I am a homeowner in Alabama, i had a police officer go into my backyard without a warrant and without my permission.?
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Answered on May 22, 2025
You have no legal basis to file a lawsuit against a law enforcement officer in pursuit of a suspect to make an arrest. In the first, the "open...
Is it legal for a male cop to search a female?
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Answered on May 22, 2025
You may have a valid defense of unlawful search and seizure, but claiming that only a female officer can search another female suspect has no...
Can the courts skip the arraignment and preliminary hearing and jump straight to plea date without any authorization from me
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Answered on May 18, 2025
You need to listen to Mr. Armstrong and take his advice. For the amount of money you have spent so far, you could have easily retained a...
Possible DUI outcomes?
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Answered on May 18, 2025
I am not licensed to practice in North Carolina, and this response is generic in nature. There is no state statute that I am aware that requires as...
Will the State of Alabama check for warrants when renewing drivers license in person?
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Answered on May 17, 2025
The answer is "it depends." If there is an active felony warrant, the driver license examiner is instructed to make a verbal (non-physical) attempt...
Is service by publication in Alabama effective when defendant tries to evade service?
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Answered on May 13, 2025
Mr. Armstrong is correct. Do not rely on the local Sheriff's Dept. for service of civil process. It is generally unreliable, slow, and not...
Gettingticket off my driving record ?
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Answered on May 13, 2025
It is unclear if the citation has been adjudicated or not. If the citation was already paid, or you went to court and the court found you guilty...
If I was granted youthful offender in the state of Alabama in 2024, is it possible to remove news articles of my arrest?
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Answered on May 06, 2025
Once Youthful Offender status is granted, the clerk of court is supposed to seal all court records. Sometimes that does not occur and the records...
Can an MRO be held liable for a confirmed NEGATIVE drug test yet recommend I be "removed from job duties" as "a safety risk"?
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Answered on May 06, 2025
Hardly. The Medical Review Officer, even if wrong in the determination, is protected by qualified immunity under the doctrine first expressed in...
Arrested for FTA resulting in bond forfeiture.
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Answered on May 03, 2025
A defendant who willfully evades the court process by failure to appear as specified by his bond has no right to claim a speedy trial violation. An...