What do we do if my son, who is 20 and will be 21 in January, received a minor in possession charge for alcohol?

Statutorily, Youthful Offender is restricted to crimes that carry a punishment of one year's incarceration or longer or are deemed crimes of moral...

Can I ask for a court appointed attorney

Court-appointed attorneys are not authorized for civil practice in this state. The only instances of the trial court appointing an attorney to...

How can I get a hardship license or permit for my 14year old son

No person under the age of 16 years old may lawfully operate a motor vehicle in this state, and that is subject to a number of restrictions. See,...

How do I get out of my non compete contract?

Under former Code section 8-1-1, contracts in restraint of a lawful trade or business were (generally) void as a matter of public policy. However,...

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....