How can my Case go to grand jury with no proof I did it?

The purpose of the grand jury is to establish probable cause that a crime was committed and to issue an indictment against the named individual or...

What can my nephew expect on 6 counts of assault because of a DUI in Alabama

There are a lot of variable in your one line question that prohibit an accurate answer. For example, what is/are the extent of injuries? A serious,...

There is a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 plus the possibility of incarceration. In addition, there is the mandatory suspension of...

How long can an officer charge and incident that was not cited at the time of the traffic stop?

Up to one year to bring charges. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-3-2: "Unless otherwise provided, the prosecution of all misdemeanors before...

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In Alabama, a DUI arrest triggers both a criminal case and an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) administrative case. Although both cases...

Over the past several years, DUI penalties have increased substantially. In 2011, in 2014, and again in 2018, the Alabama legislature revised many...

The urine test that is used by state probation officers is the five-panel test, The standard five panel drug urine test is the drug test most...

Every court holds the inherent power to punish a contempt committed in that particular court. See, Code section 12-1-10: "The courts of this state...

You are facing a criminal conviction for use of an altered or counterfeit identification to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages....

Possibly, but no guarantees. In the City of Montgomery Municipal Court, it is possible - but subject to the discretion of the trial judge - to...