Can I get house arrest for a first time possession charge? (First time felony)

The trial court judge has wide discretion in imposing sentences. A sentence for unlawful possession of controlled substances is one to ten years....

Why is it taking so long for the courts to assign a public defender for my husband.

As a general statement, it is never a good idea to rely on a "public defender" (in Alabama, the term is "court appointed counsel") to represent...

Will arrest for public intoxication have an impact on my probation?

Any arrest of any kind is sufficient for the court holding jurisdiction over a probationer to order a probation revocation hearing. A probation...

Can I seek expungement of a guilty plea to a misdemeanor?

It is a legal impossibility to state that you were never arrested, but that you entered a plea to a criminal offense. It is possible that you are...

The crime of 'Bigamy' is a Class C felony offense. That means the crime may be punished by a term of imprisonment for a period of one to ten years...

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Can police seize a vehicle if the search warrant was bad and no criminal charges were filed?

This is a very complex question that will require more information and substantial legal research. From what appears, you are claiming a search was...

Can someone explain the age of consent in Alabama to me. I do not understand section 13A-6-62

In Alabama, under the current Alabama Criminal Code, persons age 16 years or older are statutorily deemed capable of consent to sexual contact. ...

The general rule of law is a felony must be prosecuted by the initiation of charges (either an arrest or an indictment) within three (3) years from...

In alabama can I be prosecuted for dui if only a roadside pen test was given breathalizer was negative for alchohol

Your question is not very specific, but I take it that you were arrested for DUI; that a series of field sobriety tests were administered; that a...

What is the standard time for a probation revocation in Alabama? How long should it take to see a judge regarding this matter?

The general rule is "72 hours" to get in front of a judge to list the charges, explain the defendant's rights, and set a bond. The fact that our...