Do I need to get an attorney now?

Yes, you absolutely need to retain a good criminal defense lawyer to assist you. The fact that you were arrested should be of great concern, but...

I sued my former spouse for contempt for non payment of alimony. We opted for a non jury trial. A case law caused alimony

In the state of Alabama, all questions regarding family law and domestic relations, including child support, child custody, alimony and support,...

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I would like to know if I can appeal and let the judge know am not guilty after I told him I'm guilty..

It appears that your case was disposed of in a municipal court - I am trying to understand the charge and my best estimate is that you were charged...

Are the courts allowed to share youthful offenders charges to other courts or crime stoppers even if the case is still open

Youthful Offender is a status and not a plea. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-19-1. The defendant must petition the court to receive...

I was 18 (just turned 19) and I was recently arrested in Alabama for public intoxication while walking to my friends apartment..

Your question(s) require several answers: 1) Public Intoxication is a criminal offense. Although it is classified as a "violation" under the...

If I drove a friend to commit armed robbery and the person we planned to rob got killed, will i be charged with murder?

No, he should not plead guilty. Yes, he can be charged with murder. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-2-23 titled 'Criminal liability based...

Can u get reckless driving ticket if cop doesn't know speed u are going

Yes. The state’s reckless driving statute, Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 32-5A-190(a), states in pertinent part: “Any person who drives any...

Just tried to get a license & found there's 12 unpaid parking tickets for a car I sold 27 years ago in another state. Am I stuck

As a general statement of law, the Department of Public Safety will not issue a driver license to any person who is currently under a suspension or...

My wife passed away 4 months ago. am i responsible for outstanding hospital and doctor bills in her name?

If you are the executor of her estate, then the answer is yes. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 43-2-371 which specifies the statutory "Order of...

Iv got to go to trial on a menace charge.why would I have trial on a such a low charge

The crime of 'menacing' is a Class B misdemeanor and carries substantial fines and potential jail term. "Menacing" is defined in section 13A-6-23...