The state of Alabama utilizes a the Habitual Felony Offender Act (HFOA) to sentence convicted felons. Basically, it is a variation of the "three...

How can I get out of a reckless driving ticket if the cop said I was going 85 in a 55 but I don’t believe I was going that fast

Speed alone, without more, is insufficient to prove a reckless driving offense. The Code of Alabama states reckless driving is operating a vehicle...

Violation of any term of a court-approved pre-trial diversion program is sufficient reason to remove you from the program. Obviously, the use of an...

I have a possesion of controlled substance, possesion on Mariguanna 2nd, drug paraphnalia, tampering with physisal evidence. ?

You need the immediate assistance of qualified legal counsel. Do not attempt to be your own lawyer! The long-term consequences of trying to...

The state patrol units extensively utilize the Decatur 'Stalker' radar units, as do many municipal law enforcement agencies. The Stalker units are...

It is not a crime to "get drunk" at one own residence. Code section 13A-10-11, the Public Intoxication statute, requires that such intoxication...

Yes, you must present a valid driver license when operating a motor vehicle. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-6-9: "(a) Every licensee shall...

How long before indictment?

Ordinarily, DUI - generally a misdemeanor offense - is not indicted, but simply charged by use of a Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint...

Can I be charged for dui 7 months after an accident?

Yes, you can be charged. The statute of limitations on any misdemeanor offense in the state of Alabama is one year from the date of the incident or...

At age 19, every person in this state is released from liabilities as a minor and is statutorily declared an adult. See, Code of Alabama, 1975...