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Is it possible for a police officer to press charges against someone even if the victim doesn't want to
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Answered on October 01, 2018
Law enforcement authorities, both sworn law enforcement officers as well as prosecutors, do not need the approval or the permission of the victim...
If stopped for a traffic citation and another criminal act is discovered does the initial traffic citation have to be cited?
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Answered on October 01, 2018
No, the officer does not have to issue a traffic citation or a warning citation, but must have credible reasonable suspicion to stop a motor...
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I drunk 3 beers at 2@m will they be gone out of my system by 5 pm?
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Answered on October 01, 2018
No, not if the testing system utilizes ethyl glucuronide (EtG) testing. After consuming alcohol only about 0.5 percent to 1.5 percent of it is...
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Answered on September 30, 2018
There is a lot left out of your question. You stated that "due to a misdemeanor of a bong that was found in my car during a search that I did not...
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How much do you charge per hour?
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Answered on September 30, 2018
It is prohibited by Avvo policy for an attorney to solicit business on this internet site. Lawyers charge different fees for different services....
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I took settlement offer but have not been sentenced yet. Is there anything I can do?
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Answered on September 30, 2018
If you have not yet been sentenced, you can withdraw your plea agreement and proceed to trial. Bear in mind, however, that the plea agreement will...
Can a 15 year old have sex with a 17 year old under Romeo and Juliet laws?
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Answered on September 29, 2018
No. It is statutorily prohibited. In Alabama, under the current Alabama Criminal Code, persons age 16 years or older are statutorily deemed capable...
My license is suspended in Alabama for mental health reasons, will my medical record follow if I relocate to Georgia and apply?
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Answered on September 29, 2018
If your Alabama driver license is suspended, that status is entered into the National Driver Registry (NDR). The NDR is a computer database of the...
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What is the statute of limitations for chemical endangerment and possession of forged instruments?
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Answered on September 29, 2018
Your question involves the application of the "statute of limitations" that are set forth in Title 15, Code of Alabama. Under Code section 15-3-5...
What's the usual penalty in Alabama for getting a DUI and driving while suspended from a Federal forestry officer while in Tall?
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Answered on September 27, 2018
Traffic offenses committed on federal lands are tried in the federal magistrate's court, but the state traffic law is the substantive law that is...