Can I have this dismissed because of the inaccurate details on my ticket?

This same question is asked nearly weekly and the answer is the same- there is no legal basis to "dismiss" a traffic citation because incorrect or...

My friend hit me when we were in Alabama in March 2012. He then moved to Florida in May 2012. Can he still be prosecuted?

No. There is no tolling of the statute of limitation on prosecution simply because a person leaves the borders of this state. However, there is a...

How do I file for Welch Hearing in Alabama?

Alabama driver license law is derived from three sources - statutory law (Code of Alabama), decisional law from the Alabama appellate courts, and...

Do I say "yes" to arrest where charge dropped? Do I have to say yes to YO? Will either show on more extensive background check?

You should answer fully, truthfully, and completely. Failure to provide the required information may result in denial of a professional license. ...

Is there anyway I can get my 2nd Amendment right restored ?

Until you receive a pardon issued by the Board of Pardons and Paroles with restoration of rights, it would not be lawful for you to own, possess,...

A DUI conviction can result in denial of a Visa. A DUI record of arrest, criminal charge, and conviction may affect the status of an immigrant in...

What can I do professionally with a felony?

You may wish to consider filing a petition with the state Board of Pardons and Paroles and requesting a pardon. A pardon, if issued by the Board,...

Is there a statue of limitations and how can get my license back?

It will probably require an attorney to sort out this question, but here is my take: your Alabama driver license was suspended in 2005 for failure...

Is a retainer fee refundable if the lawyer is no longer needed and hasn't done any work on the specific case yet?

It is well established and a rule of long-standing in the state of Alabama that non-refundable retainers are strictly forbidden, and the use of...

The charge is "speeding" and not "no driver license." The officer's failure to list the driver license number or to state that a driver license was...