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In regard to my recent dui, should I hire an attorney that practices in the city/county or an out of county attorney?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
The first question should be: what are the lawyer's credentials to represent me in a DUI trial? There are over 11,500 practicing attorneys in...
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How difficult is it to get a dui trial postponed for 6 months after initial court date?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
The state of Alabama adheres to 'Time Standards' for all criminal court proceedings. Under the rules established by the Administrative Office of...
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Yes, it is "possible" that you may get called for an unannounced drug screen, although in practice, it is unlikely. As long as you are under a...
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I was arrested last night for poss of marwanna missdameaner I had nothing on me how much jail time will I do
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Answered on September 03, 2014
Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree is a Class A misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of up to $6000 and jail sentence of up to one year,...
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My 21 year old son was was arrested for public intoxication while still on UofA campus. What happens next?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
The offense of 'Public Intoxication' is a criminal offense under the Alabama Criminal Code. This offense can be punished by a fine of $200 and 30...
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I was charged with 2 counts of theft of property and I was wondering if there is anyway that I could get this expunged ?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
You may be eligible, provided that you were not "convicted" of the offense. If you were convicted, you are not eligible. There is a good web site...
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In 1994 I was pursuing child support for my daughter, the wife of her father send me and my lawyer a fake death certificate.
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Answered on September 03, 2014
That is a very strange fact - if a person obtained an official document and managed to "fake" or falsify legal documents to avoid a court ordered...
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Reckless Driving (9/2/14) What am I possibly facing as punishment? Do I need legal representation?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
Yes, you absolutely need competent legal counsel to represent you. The charge of 'reckless driving' is classified as a "serious traffic offense"...
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Estimate of How much jail time.
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Answered on September 03, 2014
The short answer is a long prison sentence of at least two years and maybe as long as twenty years. Your best course of action is to retain (hire)...
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Can you ask to get a new judge reassigned to your case? If you feel like the judge is being very unfair and biased?
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Answered on September 02, 2014
It is very difficult to remove a circuit judge from a case, and particularly a family law/divorce case. Under relevant Alabama case law, a motion...