The law in effect at the time of the offense governs the elements of the offense as well as any punishment and sanctions. See, Davis v. State, 571...

The Governor, as chief executive officer of the state, holds a Constitutional duty to return any person charged with treason, a felony-level...

You were in custody when the probation officer placed you in handcuffs. Your actions constitute 'Escape in the Third Degree' which is located in...

Is this state law that a person with 9 or more kids, don't have to pay child support?

Alabama's Child Support Guidelines were adopted in response to requirements set forth in the Child Support Enforcement Amendments of 1984 (P.L....

You must attend court, if only to ask the court to continue the case. If you fail to appear in court, the clerk will issue a 'failure to appear'...

I can't afford a lawyer, what should I do?

You are not eligible for 'Youthful Offender' status. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-19-1. Youthful Offender may only be filed by persons...

Can you go back and request parole if given straight time?

See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-22-27.3 'Parole of persons convicted of sex offense involving a child.' which states in full: "Any person...

What are the possible outcomes for abandoning a car after hitting a telephone pole?

The actions described constitute "leaving the scene" of an accident. When fixed objects were struck and damaged, Code section 32-10-4 applies: "The...

According to your statement "I blew through a yield light and was t-boned." That is sufficient evidence in and of itself to establish liability and...

"Reasonable and prudent speed" violation is a 'catch-all' type violation when the motorist is not driving over the posted speed limit, but may be...