I was charged with possession of marijuana. This is a first offense and I’m 19 years old do I plea guilty or not guilty ?
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Answered on April 12, 2025
If the court told you to "hire a lawyer" - then hire a lawyer! The court is giving you an "out." Every lawyer who practices in that particular...
Alabama false arrest
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Answered on April 11, 2025
It appears without without being state directly that you were arrested for DUI. ["I was given blood and saliva tests at the hospital."] Under the...
Should I get a lawyer I have never been in any trouble at all ?
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Answered on April 08, 2025
If a person's vehicle was "keyed" - deliberately placing defacing markings on the vehicle to damage the vehicle - that is ordinarily determined to...
Are you considered a sex offender if you are arrested for indecent exposure ?
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Answered on April 05, 2025
Possibly. It depends upon the underlying circumstances of the conviction. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-20A-5: "For the purposes of this...
Traffic ticket not found
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Answered on April 03, 2025
If the case was "dismissed", that terminates all legal proceedings without conviction. The citation is not sent to ALEA for posting against the...
How long does court have to have my case go to grand jury, I was told 3 years but I don’t know?
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Answered on April 02, 2025
It depends upon the nature of the crime involved. In most non-serious felony cases, there is a five (5) year period to indict. See, Code section...
What is the statue of limitations for robbery in the 1st in alabama, and 1st degree burglary
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Answered on April 02, 2025
This is not a "statute of limitations" question, but a question of "speedy trial" under the 6th Amendment to the Constitution and supporting cases....
I can’t afford an attorney for 1st time charge of shoplifting(less than $250) in Alabama. Officer never read my miranda rights.
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Answered on March 31, 2025
By your own admission, you unlawfully appropriated items from a store without paying for the items. This offense is classified as Theft, 4th degree...
What is the statute of limitations on possession of cocaine in Alabama?
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Answered on March 31, 2025
The term "statute of limitations" is not the issue. Once arrested or indicted (either one), the case proceeds forward in the criminal justice...
My license have been suspended or revoked back 30 years ago ?
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Answered on March 29, 2025
You will need to obtain a reinstatement worksheet from the ALEA Driver License Division. The state of Alabama maintains records on all driver...