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My daughter is 17 and she left her dad's house in Georgia. And now lives with me. Is she concerned a minor even tho she left.ga
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Answered on March 23, 2018
Under Alabama law, an individual does not reach the age of majority until that person's 19th birthday. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 28-1-1.
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How long will a 13 year old be in jail for online threatening four people?
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Answered on March 23, 2018
It is impossible to predict how any particular court will enter a sentence. Sentencing is based upon the facts of the case, the willingness of the...
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Will I be liable if a car bought in my name and insured in my name is caught hauling drugs?
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Answered on March 23, 2018
It depends on the facts of the case and whether you had prior knowledge of the controlled substances and whether or not you agreed to assist in the...
How can i as the victim get my perpratrator removed from the sex offender registry for 2cd degree rape
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Answered on March 23, 2018
A person convicted for a sex crime and subject to registration may, under some circumstances, petition the trial court for relief from...
Can a minor take an order that contains alcohol?
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Answered on March 22, 2018
Under the Code of Alabama, a "minor" is a person who has not reached their 19th birthday. See, Code section 26-1-1. However, Code sections 28-15...
Is it illegal for me to spank my nephew on the butt and after the spanking I left 2 marks on his rear ended side cheek?
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Answered on March 20, 2018
It could be. Unless you are the parent, guardian, or otherwise legally authorized to serve as the parent, you have no authority to strike another...
Why didn't the officer make me go back to jail after my wreck if i was charged a dui?
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Answered on March 19, 2018
Neither - the jail (Sheriff's Department) did not want to be responsible for your medical bills. Generally speaking, when person is arrested for a...
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I had an accident where i messed up my car. the officer came and transported me to jail with out reading me my rights.
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Answered on March 18, 2018
There are lots of facts in your inquiry, and each fact needs to be carefully examined. The first issue is that you "had an accident" (presumably...
If someone is caught with marijuana for personal use and carrying a pistol without a permit what charges are they facing?
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Answered on March 18, 2018
A permit is required to carry a concealed weapon or in the vehicle, subject to certain exceptions. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-11-73:...
How can i file for divorce when I can't afford a lawyer?
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Answered on March 17, 2018
There are avenues that an indigent can use to settle domestic and family law issues. You could call the Alabama State Bar at (334) 269-1515 and...