Theoretically, it means twenty years. In practical terms, it means about half will be served. There are a number of statutory incentives for early...

Probably. It is hard to predict with any certainly the specific drug testing protocol of any Pre-Trial Diversion Program. In many jurisdictions,...

What am I facing?

You are facing serious charges - any one of which could send you to jail, or possibly prison under certain circumstances. It is appears that you...

How to find out the price of old traffic tickets about 8 years old?

You will need to contact the clerk of the court in the jurisdiction where the citation was issued. For example, if the citation was issued in...

Can I be charged with menacing 3rd degree even tho I didn’t threaten anyone ?

There is no offense titled "Menacing, Third Degree" - there is only the offense of "Menacing." That offense is found in section 13A-6-23 of the...

Privately retained counsel is nearly always a better choice than a court-appointed attorney. Retained counsel will have far more time to...

In Alabama, a DUI arrest triggers both a criminal case and a driver license administrative case. Because even a “first offense” DUI arrest can lead...

How can the Statute of Repose stop a legal right to contest property handled by a Trustee, who acted irresponsibly

At first, I thought this was a bar exam question in Remedies or Equity. I have not seen this type question posed in some time, but here is the...

Do you get so much money a day when your in jail that comes off you fine on a driving on revoked ticket in Lauderdale county Al.

As a general statement, there is no monetary credit for pre-trial incarceration, but there is "credit" for time served. See, Code of Alabama, 1975,...

Your question is not exactly clear - you state that you have a "15 year old DUI from Florida" and will it "show up" on your current driver report?...