In the state of Alabama if I had a DUI and it was disposed because I took a pre-trial diversion will it show up on my background
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Answered on October 22, 2024
Yes, it will "show up" as an arrest on NCIC. Anytime a person is placed into a custodial setting, such as a jail, that person will be...
What can happen when someone doesn't take the breath test or field test onsite, nor anything entire time in custody?
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Answered on October 21, 2024
I agree 100% with Mr. King. While I am not licensed in the state of Georgia, but the neighboring state of Alabama, both states have virtually...
Do I have to testify against my husband in a DV case?
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Answered on October 19, 2024
This is a question of evidence. There are two types or kinds of "marital testimonial privilege" in the state of Alabama. Under the common-law, a...
How do I file a complaint against a district attorney office?
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Answered on October 19, 2024
No one is "forcing" you to accept a plea agreement or go to prison. Before accepting any plea agreement, the trial court must inquire into the...
How come I got a ticket for driving while suspended for crossing street on atv
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Answered on October 19, 2024
Any person who operates a motor vehicle of any type, which includes an ATV, on or across a public highway is subject to the entire Alabama traffic...
How does the court appointed attorney system work??
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Answered on October 18, 2024
Yes, this is very standard to the point of being "normal." Court-appointed lawyers do not have the time, the interest, or the inclination to speak...
Can I plead nolo, or ask for deferred disposition for a 2-point speeding ticket in Alabama?
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Answered on October 18, 2024
There is no plea of nolo contendere permitted in the state of Alabama. See, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 14.2(c). The only pleas...
I got hit my a driver who was arrested for “driving under the influence of controlled substances” but I only have GEICO no gap ?
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Answered on October 17, 2024
This is an auto insurance question, and not one of DUI/DWI. Whether or not the other driver was operating under the influence is only tangentially...
Will the fact that I wasn’t buckled in by the state trooper before he transported me be worth mentioning?
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Answered on October 16, 2024
Your best option at this point is to retain the best criminal defense lawyer you can afford and contest the charges. The fact the arresting officer...
Am I allowed to ask for a court appointed attorney before I go to court?
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Answered on October 15, 2024
No, you must make the court aware of your intent to request court-appointed counsel at plea day. An affidavit of indigent status must be filed with...