If you are able to get youthful offender status, is the arrest taken off your record?

Your son absolutely needs a good attorney to represent him in this matter. In the first place, he may not be guilty of either offense, and only a...

No. Only convictions are entered on the motor vehicle report (MVR). See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-5A-195(i): "(i) For the purposes of...

The penalty for the offense of reckless driving is fairly substantial. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-5A-190 which defines the offense of...

It is impossible in this forum to provide a detailed explanation of alcohol absorption and elimination, and alcohol testing procedures. However, a...

Generally, no, but it may depend on the specific circumstances. There is no law in the state of Alabama that requires a citizen to carry valid...

You are not eligible to obtain an Alabama driver license. Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-6-7, the Director of Public Safety (now...

Can my boyfriend who is a sex offender, and on probation go on a cruise.

Whether or not your boyfriend is still on probation or not, your boyfriend is subject to the Alabama SORNA requirements. See, Code of Alabama,...

Indigent Defendant Being Pressured into a Plea

In the state of Alabama, any person who pleads guilty to any offense - felony or misdemeanor - is convicted of that offense and may not later...

Can my father get off of all charges if it's his first offense?

These are very serious charges and any one charge would be serious. If convicted, it is very unlikely that you father will get probation; more...

I got got 7 DUIs last​ 1 Monday this week my last DUI was 2011 is this considered my 1st one the 5 yr law is confusing

Current Alabama law states that a prior DUI conviction, in or out of state, must be "considered" for purposes of sentencing if the prior DUI took...