My wife was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. She did not receive any Miranda warnings.

There is no requirement under the Constitution or under Alabama law for law enforcement officers to automatically read a defendant in police...

Can I reschedule a dui court date?

You or your attorney must file a Motion to Continue and cite specific grounds for the request. The grant (approval) of a motion to continue is...

What are the penalties for an AL drivers license holder that was arrested out of state for DUI, but will p down to Reckless Dri?

Since the actual conviction was entered as "reckless driving" (and not DUI), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will only add six "points" to your...

See, Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 13A-6-62 titled 'Rape in the second degree.' which states: "(a) A person commits the crime of rape in the...

If I was not placed on parole or sentence to probation, I still can apply for a pardon?

I believe that you are mistaken in your assertion that you were not placed on probation. Under Alabama law and practice, every conviction of...

Can I get a felony sealed if I plead guilty to the charges? I have no other arrest since this has happen nine years ago.

No. Apparently, you are asking "Can my record be expunged?" A plea of guilty to any offense - misdemeanor or felony - is automatically barred from...

Hi, what are my rights as far as drug testing goes in a cro program?

A drug screen using the colormetric analysis (where the dip stick changes colors) is not an confirmatory test. Only an analysis is a approved...

If your son was charged with 'Leaving the Scene' - commonly called 'hit and run' - then he is facing serious criminal charges that, if convicted,...

Would I qualify for any diversion programs?

The Code of Alabama does not limit how many expungements a person may be permitted. If the first charge was indeed expunged, then there is no...

Public Intoxication is classified as a "violation" under the Alabama Criminal Code, meaning it is classified at a lower level of crime than a...