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My fiance has been charged with 3rd degree domestic violence against me. I do not want to testify against him.
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Answered on April 23, 2014
Yes. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 12-21-227: 'Husband and wife for or against one another." That section of the Code states: "The husband...
If you are charged with 2 counts of conspiracy, distribution, and trafficking of a controlled substance, what can happen?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
Here is a short version of the time you will serve if convicted:1) Trafficking (depending on the type and quantity of controlled substance): five...
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What could happen?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
There is insufficient information to respond to this question. Insofar as the allegation of "child endangerment" - there is a section titled...
What is the punishment for breaking and entering a vehicle?
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Answered on April 21, 2014
Breaking and entering a vehicle without consent of the owner is a Class C felony offense. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-8-11(b). Since...
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My Mother was killed in an auto accident in which her cousin was driver. Driver's insurance offered partial payment for funeral.
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Answered on April 20, 2014
Any claim you may believe you hold is (probably) limited by Alabama's Guest Suit Statute. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-1-2. The state of...
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Do I have a case against the principal
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Answered on April 19, 2014
Such civil action against the principal would almost surely be barred under Alabama's very stringent sovereign immunity doctrine. Article I, § 14,...
Open container in car but not mine, I am underage as well as the other person in the car.
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Answered on April 19, 2014
The 'Open Container' violation shrinks in seriousness to the crime of theft of property. Theft of a traffic control device is a serious criminal...
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My daughter is 18. Do we have a right to make her stay at home or do we have to let her move out, if she wants to leave?
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Answered on April 19, 2014
The general rule of law is that an individual reaches the age of majority at age 19 in the state of Alabama. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section...
I'm Charged With 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief Misdemeanor In The State Of Alabama & I Wanted To Know Can I Own A Gun Legally.
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Answered on April 19, 2014
Depends on the facts and circumstances. The current definition of domestic violence - Third degree, located at section 13A-6-132 of the Code of...
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What do need to do about an old dui.
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Answered on April 19, 2014
Depends entirely on the state of California. Theoretically, your name and identifying information should have been entered by California DMV into...