You may be eligible to apply for a 'Welch Hearing.' In the case of Ex parte Welch, 519 So. 2d 517 (Ala. 1987), the Alabama Supreme Court...

In the mid-1970's, the Alabama legislature decided the age of majority for this state was age 19. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 26-1-1: 'Age...

Can my traffic tickets get dismissed if a State trooper issued 4 and all 4 reads my truck is an 85 model and it's a 2001 model?

No, the case will not be "thrown out." This type of error is commonly called 'scrivener's error' meaning an inaccurate entry was made on a legal...

My girlfriend blew a .22 in court on her last day of probation. She served five days in jail and now has to go back to court,

She is facing the possibility of revocation of probation and imposition of sentence. The court hearing in March is a "show cause" hearing, meaning...

This is a common question and the usual answer is: "As long as the prescription (controlled substance) is taken according to a licensed medical...

It may be possible to obtain relief, depending on the nature of the charges and other facts. Since the crime of "forcible rape" does not exist in...

What's the likelihood of jail time for attempting to elude?

It depends greatly on the trial court judge, the prosecutor, and your attorney. It depends mostly on the facts and the circumstances. It is...

What can I do when two judges have recused themselves in less than two days?

When a judge recuses him or herself from hearing a case, it is for good reason. In most instances, the judge who recuses from hearing a case or...

As a general statement, subject to a number of exceptions, alimony is disfavored in Alabama and will not be routinely granted by the trial court,...

Hospital blood tests are inherently unreliable to prove alcohol content at the time of motor vehicle operation. Without going into a very detailed...