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...
I have a possession of marijuana first degree and it’s my offense. I don’t have any criminal history.
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Answered on May 01, 2025
Whether or not you "didn't give the cop any issues" is wholly irrelevant to the criminal offense of Possession of Marijuana in the first degree, a...
Who has jurisdiction?
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Answered on May 01, 2025
In the first place, do not rely on free advice given over an internet board as being anything more than gratuitous advice. Hire a lawyer and pay a...
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If I'm on probation for 2 duis and a warrant is issued for domestic violence 3rd harassment in Alabama is that a violation?
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Answered on April 30, 2025
Yes, it is a violation of the terms of probation. Any violation, even if unrelated to the DUI offense, can result in the court holding jurisdiction...
Can a warrant for domestic violence 3rd harassment in AL be dropped?
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Answered on April 29, 2025
No. Once the warrant is issued, only the trial court judge can order the case dismissed or the assigned prosecutor can file a motion to nol pros....
I was pulled over in southern Alabama today because I was on my phone and had it in my hand. Just wondering about my CDL.
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Answered on April 29, 2025
The use of a hand-held mobile device while in operation of a vehicle on the highway is both a C.F.R. violation if operating a commercial motor ...
If I have a warrant out for my arrest can my probation officer see if I have a doctor appointment ?
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Answered on April 28, 2025
Yes. Without question and absolutely your probation officer can track you down at any time of the day or night, in any location anywhere in the...
What can I be charged with?
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Answered on April 28, 2025
The legal concept of "constructive possession" may result in your prosecution and conviction. In simple terms, "constructive possession" means the...