Was fired from brinks for having the driver door cracked and gettting fresh air because the air cond...no warnings is the legal
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Answered on May 25, 2014
Yes, completely legal. When you say "having the driver door cracked and getting fresh air" that certainly implies the driver's door was not secure;...
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Is this an illegal search and seizure?
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Answered on May 25, 2014
It appears this over-zealous police officer was on to something - his sense of scent was apparently correct. The fact that marijuana smoke clings...
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Can my boyfriend be arrested?
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Answered on May 24, 2014
If the sexual contact was consensual, there is no reasonable possibility that event could legally occur. The age of consent in the state of Alabama...
In Alabama, how long does it normally take for the DA to present a case to the grand jury?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
From a practical standpoint, District Attorney would prefer to present information to the grand jury as soon as reasonably possible. However, there...
My boyfriend is facing a 3rd degree burglary charge. This is his first felony. What kind of plea bargain will they offer?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-7-7, titled 'Burglary in the third degree' that section of law states: "a) A person commits the crime...
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I was terminated from my pretrial intervention program can I start over?
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Answered on May 19, 2014
It depends greatly on the terms and specifications of the written agreement that allowed you to enter the program and the operating policies of the...
Is robbery second degree a crime involving moral turpitude
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Answered on May 19, 2014
Yes - robbery in any degree is a crime of moral turpitude. A crime of moral turpitude is one that is contrary to justice, honesty, principle, or...
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Is it protocol on a drug charge in Alabama to be drug screened after your arrest?
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Answered on May 17, 2014
No. The crime of possession of a controlled substance does not require any drug screen of the individual arrested. It is in your best interests to...
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My friend has been charged assault 1st degree and is waiting for bond reduc hear. Do you think he will get it?
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Answered on May 17, 2014
Mr. Lockwood's answer is on point and absolutely correct. It is impossible to predict how any particular judge will rule on a bond reduction...
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74 in a 45 in Montgomery Municipal Court - is there a way to get speed reduced and does Alabama report to Georgia?
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Answered on May 13, 2014
Yes to both questions. It may be possible - may be - to get your son's case diverted to 'Pre-Trial Diversion' and have him attend "traffic school"...