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...
I can removed ticket record on my license after paid ?
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Answered on October 15, 2024
No. The citation cannot be removed from your MVR. A district court or a municipal court loses jurisdiction after 14 days to set aside, modify,...
What is my likely in/out score for a conviction on these charges in Alabama?
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Answered on October 14, 2024
Of the three offenses listed, only one is a felony - the POM first degree charge - and that offense is set out in the Code of Alabama as a 'Class...
To get my license in reinstated I will have to get ST22 and liability insurance on myself "no vehicle " why both?
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Answered on October 14, 2024
Two convictions of driving while suspended will generate a revocation order. See, Code section 32-6-19(b). If you were operating a motor vehicle...
Do i have to go to my court date?
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Answered on October 13, 2024
If you received a court notice to attend court, that is the functional equivalent of an Order. Failure to respond will almost certainly result in...
In Alabama before a DA can take something to grand jury do they have to send something to DFS to be tested before they present
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Answered on October 13, 2024
The short answer is "Yes" - you can be indicted if 12 of the 18 members of the grand jury find probable cause to believe a crime has been...
Will i have to show up to my court date if i pay my court fines and restitution that i am behind before my court date?
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Answered on October 11, 2024
Yes, you will be required to appear if the court sent an Order for you to appear, regardless if you have settled the case and paid restitution or not.
Was this legal; what steps should I take next?
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Answered on October 10, 2024
The law of search and seizure is highly complex and technical; it has general rules and a large number of exceptions to the general rules. Even the...
Is it legal for my spouse To keep my driver's license and my birth certificate from me?
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Answered on October 08, 2024
No, it's not "legal" - it appears to be childish behavior on part of your spouse. You can just as easily obtain a second driver license by either...