Conviction of a sex crime involving a child 12 years of age or younger requires the trial court to impose a mandatory sentence of not less than 20...

You are misinformed. Court costs are due in every court where the case is dismissed or the defendant is found guilty. Only if there is an outright...

Based on the facts stated in your inquiry, your son appears eligible to attend the "Traffic School" that is operated by the City of Auburn...

Yes, this is legal and standard practice in most states. More likely than not, the state of Ohio suspended your "privilege" [privilege to operate]...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...