I have unpaid traffic tickets from 6yrs ago which has turned into an arrest warrant.Can I still get a state ID in this situation

The state of Alabama will issue a non-driver identification card to any legal resident of the state upon proof of identification. See, Code of...

Will something show on my record if I completed a pretrial diversion program?

The arrest record and fingerprint card never goes away. The case was closed by "dismissed" and you were not convicted of any offense. If on a...

Your claim does not meet the legal definition of "slander" under Alabama law. See, in general, Alabama Tort Law, 5th Ed., at chapter 24. There is...

Do I need an attorney? Should my name be removed from the Alabama sex offender registry?

The lawyer who advised that you could sue the state of Alabama was in error. The state of Alabama is absolutely immune from suit in a state court...

Can I handle this myself or do I need a lawyer?

See Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-20A-3 for general guidance. In sub-section (e) of that statute, that part of the statute states: "This...

HOW LONG DO THE COPS HAVE TO CHARGE YOU AFTER BEING DETAINED FOR POSSESSION OF SUDAFED? I WAS DETAINED AND NEVER BOOKED.18 M AGO

The general rule for statute of limitations for felony offenses in the state of Alabama is three years from the date of the commission of the...

This is a question of employment law and statutory construction. Under the Code of Alabama, as you have cited, an adjudication of an offense as a...

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Legally how long can a man be held in Shelby county Alabama for a twelve year old warrant in Escambia county florida

The short answer is a "reasonable time." See, Code of Alabama, 1975, sub-section (b) which states: "If the prisoner, his friends or counsel shall...

I was at wal-mart i shoplifted some stuff.but 2 guys came out and 1grabbed my arm and tried to pull me into a room didn't identi

Wal-Mart security is statutorily immune from suit under Alabama law. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 15-10-14 'Detention and arrest of person...

I got admitted to Auburn but during the school year I got arrested for selling heroin and my application got rescinded.

The fact that you are on probation indicates that you were convicted of the crime of illegal distribution of a controlled substance - a Class A...