Under Alabama law, the officer is not required to state his or her name to the traffic offender to issue a citation. See, Code of Alabama, 1975,...

Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-12-130 defines 'Public Lewdness" as: "(a) A person commits the crime of public lewdness if: (1) He exposes his...

I got a ticket out of state for pissing in public but not arrested?

Rule 20 Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration permits a law enforcement officer to issue a 'Uniform Non-Traffic Ticket and Complaint' in lieu of...

Will my police report be held against my boyfriend on his court date?

Whether you wish to prosecute or not is not your decision. That decision is left to the total exercise of discretion of the prosecutor. It is...

Yes, it is "legal." The police have a duty of community caretaking. Safely placing a vehicle into storage is part of that function. Further, taking...

Can u be charged with drugs found on you or your vehicle if not charged that day

The fact that you were not charged immediately is of no consequence. The law enforcement agency has five (5) years from the date of the incident to...

Can a 20 year old obtain a lawyer, pro bono, if he is still living at home?

Probably not. There are no criminal defense attorneys that I am aware that have the time or the resources to simply give away their time. Criminal...

What happens if a loved one has not been to an arraignment with 72 hours?

Rule 4.3 Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure generally (usually) require a defendant who has not made bond on a warrantless arrest to be brought...

Can my 21 year old boyfriend get into trouble if I am pregnant at 16 but conceived 3 months before I turned 16?

Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-6-62 titled 'Rape in the second degree' states: "(a) A person commits the crime of rape in the second degree if:...

What is the possible legal outcome on felony attempted murder Xs 3? Shooting from a vehicle?

It is impossible for any attorney to give an informed response to a very complicated hypothetical question. Mr. Mallette has given you the best...