What is the controlling case law in both Federal and Alabama State for a due process violation for failure to provide a 72 hr

Anyone arrested for a capital offense may be summarily denied bond. See, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 7.2 (b). See, also, Code of...

If I was just put on probation and then a week later got arrested for DUI what are you penalties

You are in very serious trouble and you should retain effective counsel as soon as possible. I suspect, although you did not mention this, that...

I got ticket texting while driving ? Are there any points on my record

See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-5A-351, which specifies the sanction for text messaging while driving. That section of the Code states: " A...

What will happen if got new charge but going to beat charge in different state while on probation

A new arrest on an unrelated charge is sufficient legal basis to revoke probation. The legal standard required to revoke probation is a "reasonable...

Can a prosecutor charge you with another crime after they already charge you with one?

The short answer is "yes" - the prosecutor can charge a defendant with as many crimes as there is probable cause to support each accusation. An...

Unauthorized possession of any controlled substance in the state of Alabama, other than possession of marijuana for personal use, is a felony...

I want to fire my public defender and told I don’t have the right and I want to know what my rights are

In the leading case of Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 (1975), the United States Supreme Court held that criminal defendants have a...

The current breath test instrument used by the state of Alabama is the Draeger 7110 Mk III. The state of Alabama is in the process of converting to...

I would like an experienced DUI trial attorney that aggressively fights for his clients?

It is not permitted by Avvo rules for a responding attorney to recommend any particular attorney on this forum. Your best course of action is to...

Yes, absolutely; a single officer's testimony in court is sufficient to convict any defendant charged with driving under the influence. There is no...

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