Strictly speaking, no the officer does not have to offer an explanation on the side of the road. Under Alabama law, a motorist is required to pull...

No, that is not required on the citation. Under the Rules of Criminal Procedure, all that is legally required on an arrest warrant (a U.T.T.C. is...

My license was suspended 5 years ago for no insurance in va. Can i get a new one without paying fees. I live in a new state, Al.

As a general statement, the answer is "no" - you cannot obtain a valid Alabama driver license if your previous driver license is currently...

Does AL recognize common law if announced publicly and in his own writing that i am his wife?

Common-law marriage was abolished by Act of the Alabama legislature in 2016, with an effective date of January 1, 2017. Common law marriages...

If someone is indicted but not convicted and the victim dies before case goes to trial, will case be dismissed

I think you are mistaking the underlying fact that the crime or an offense is committed against the state of Alabama as an entity as a whole, and...

The state of Alabama utilizes the common law doctrine of "castle defense" as well as the much more recently enacted "stand your ground" defense in...

If I entered a blind plea of guilty waving my right to being guided by a grand jury do I have the option of resending my guilty

No, at this point you cannot alter, vacate, or change your plea. The circuit court lost jurisdiction to amend or vacate your sentence 30 days after...

There are a lot of questions that need to be resolved in this inquiry. The term "reckless driving" is often used by law enforcement officers as a...

How can I get my license back with out traveling to another state to turn myself in?

The easiest, quickest, and best way to resolve this situation is to retain an Alabama attorney that specializes in criminal defense and traffic law...

I have a interlock installed on my vehicle but I need to be able to drive a work vehicle in Alabama how can I do this?

You are not permitted to operate a non-interlock installed motor vehicle as long as the court-ordered interlock requirement is in place and...