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If my court case is not fairly represented and or the judge refuses to throw out the case how can I appeal or what do I do
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Answered on December 19, 2018
Your inquiry is too vague to give any specific guidance, but any criminal arrest deserves the utmost attention of a qualified criminal defense...
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Just did not notice a four way stop in a shopping mall and get ticketed for wreckless driving, Mobile AL. Help
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Answered on December 18, 2018
As a general statement, the simple act of running a stop sign does not equate to "reckless driving." [Reckless driving is a separate statute in the...
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If a man gets pulled over half a mile from home(al) for driving w/o a license,have their car towed if license driver is present?
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Answered on December 16, 2018
If the officer had probable cause the vehicle was speeding, then that is sufficient for a lawful traffic stop. The fact that a citation was not...
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Will it go on my record? Will they send me a ticket?
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Answered on December 16, 2018
Except for a few enumerated exceptions, such as arrest at the scene of a traffic accident (where the officer arrives on-scene after the collision),...
What is VAUSCA distribution of a controled substance and what charges and jail time apply to that ? What is vausca ?
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Answered on December 16, 2018
It is VAUCSA - Violation of the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Distribution of controlled substances is treated far more seriously than...
Will a judge sometimes let an inmate out before a court date ?
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Answered on December 16, 2018
It is impossible to predict how any judge will decide to deal with a particular probation violation. The type and seriousness of the underlying...
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Can I still apply for youthful defender status if i caught the charges before turning the age of 21.
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Answered on December 16, 2018
Disposition as a Youthful Offender is not a conviction and may not be used for purposes of denying or withholding a government license or...
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Can a st. Florian city officer write me a ticket in the city of florence al. For following him too close? Thru their co?
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Answered on December 15, 2018
You appear to be mistaken. A municipal police officer may issue a traffic citation or make an arrest at any location in the county in which the...
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ID surrender?
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Answered on December 15, 2018
This is a question that involves both statutory and constitutional law. Under Code section 15-5-30, a law enforcement officer can stop and question...
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How can I prepare for court for poss of marijuana 2 in another state when i was just recently placed on probation the week befor
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Answered on December 15, 2018
It is never a good idea to represent yourself in a court of law, and especially if you are facing criminal sanctions. There are many factors that...