There is no requirement under Alabama law to require law enforcement to use "marked" or specially painted or marked with decals police vehicles to...

What exactly does a citizen arrest do in the case of former army general Kevin byrnes who is wanted for murder?

See, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 4.1. Under the Alabama Rules of Court, a citizen has a limited right to "arrest" another person for...

Can you be locked up on a 9 year suspended sentence if my probation is complete but my restitution is not paid?

This is an unsettled area of the law that has been under review recently. In the case of Ex parte Stewart, 74 So. 3d 944 (Ala. 2011), the Alabama...

Theft in the 1st Degree, First Time Offender, using youthful offender.

You are mistaken - there is no "right" to Youthful Offender status. The defendant may apply for Youthful Offender treatment, but such decision to...

How can I help my nephew get his kids back to the US

This question is far too complicated to give any level of accurate advice on this internet forum. There are issues of jurisdiction, international...

What can I do about a attorney who refuses to give my file to me?

It depends. As a general statement of law, the client may discharge (terminate) the attorney at any time and for any reason or for no reason....

Am I still a convict when the US supreme court overturned the law I was convicted of?

There are a lot of facts left out of your inquiry, but the general rule of law is that rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court are prospective only, and...

Can I get my money back for having to bail myself out of jail, after been falsely accused if a DUI?

No, you do not get your money back if you paid a bail bond company to post your bail. That is the fee the bail bond company charges to provide...

Will a felony that has been plead out to a misdemeanor show up on a employer background check?

The arrest report will reflect a felony offense and the disposition of the case will reflect a misdemeanor conviction. Your lawyer was technically...

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I presume that if your divorce incorporated a settlement agreement that it was prepared and submitted to the court by your attorney that...