Do I need an attorney to help me fight from getting 2 speeding tickets added to my record and my license suspended for points?

Your best course of action is to retain (hire) an experienced criminal defense attorney that is completely familiar with the state traffic code and...

How is an open beverage citation classified? Is it less than a misdemeanor?

A municipal ordinance violation is an ordinance violation; it is not classified under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-5-3. The maximum...

Will I go to jail for a first time driving with suspended license ? Which I had NO knowledge about till I got pulled over !

Highly unlikely that as a first offender, the court would impose any sort of incarceration. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-6-19:...

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Most courts are generous to a defendant would voluntarily reinstates the driver license back to valid status before court date. It would be best to...

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Child support terminates at age 19. The prior "Bayless" decision allowing a trial court to order post-minority child support for education is no...

I shoplifted and was charged with a misdemeanor. I was sentenced to unsupervised probation and a fine.

The probationary period for any misdemeanor offense is two years from date of sentence, unless probation was terminated earlier by order of the...

Shop lifting under 50$ does that go on permanent record? Will I have to go to court? How much will they fine?

If you were not arrested, there is no arrest record. Unless corporate security intends to later file an affidavit with the clerk of the court and...

Failure to appear in court on a traffic offense will result in the clerk of the court issuing a failure to appear warrant and notification to the...

My husband is in jail and will be for the next 10 years we have 1 child I can not afford a lawyer where can i get a petition for

There are a number of avenues available - you may call the "Volunteer Lawyer Program" at the Alabama State Bar (1-800-392-5660) or (334) 269-1515...

"Deferred adjudication" is basically the same as "Pre-Trial Diversion" in lieu of a trial on the merits. It is strictly in the sole discretion of...