Your son may not be given a "court-appointed" attorney. If the trial court judge determines the defendant is financially capable of retaining his...

Most criminal defense attorneys do not charge a "retainer" fee. Retainer fees are commonly used in civil practice, but not in criminal practice....

You are in very serious trouble. Whether the evidence bears out these charge is one thing, but the fact that you are presently charged with two...

Mr. Theus is correct. Legally, the fact of operating a vehicle with an auto insurance policy in effect on the date of the traffic stop is...

It is not clear what the question is in this inquiry. If you are asking what level of force a law enforcement officer may use in a traffic stop,...

Under the facts described in your inquiry, it is highly unlikely the district court judge will lower bond and authorize release under bond. One of...

Operating a motor vehicle at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit, or 85 mph in a 70 zone, is classified under Alabama law as "aggravated...

No, it is not "against the law" for the District Attorney or an authorized representative of the District Attorney's Office to offer participation...

The term "illegal search" is highly dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each citizen-police encounter. As a general statement,...

The time has long since passed to file for delinquent child support. See, Code section 30-3-111: "The action shall be commenced prior to the time...