The first court setting following indictment will be an arraignment. See, Rule 14.1, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure: "(a) IN GENERAL. Except...

The state of North Carolina and not the state of Alabama is the core issue. Under North Carolina General Statutes, any speeding conviction of 80...

HHow can I find an affordable lawyer for my husband?

Check the listing of attorneys under the Avvo topic 'Criminal Defense' to find a qualified attorneys in your area. There are literally several...

Can you be convicted if they never found the assault weapon ?

Assault in the second degree does not require a weapon. Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-6-21, Assault in the second degree is defined...

A 18 year old male and a 15 year old male have sex with a 15 year old girl and got prosecuted, what charges would the charges be

The 18 year old will most likely be prosecuted for Rape, Second Degree. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-6-62: "(a) A person commits the...

I've got a grand jury pretrial coming up Monday November 26th 2018. I haven't had time to prepare. Can I get it put off longer?

The purpose of the grand jury is to investigate the complaint and decide whether or not there is probable cause to issue an indictment. The...

How much time do a person have to do for assault 1?

If you are the defendant in an Assault 1st degree case, a Class B felony offense, and you are found guilty as charged, the trial court can sentence...

This inquiry is not a "white collar crime" question but rather, whether or not hospital bills for an injury must be paid out of the settlement. The...

You and the bail bondsman entered into a contract. The bail bond allowed you to be released from confinement. The bail bondsman had to sign a...

I got pulled over for driving on suspended license. The officer printed the ticket with the wrong car on it. Can I be convicted?

Yes, you can be convicted. The type of error that you state is called "scrivener error" meaning a non-consequential error entered on an official...