I have been licensed to practice law in Alabama for over 25 years and I have never heard the term "direct indictment" used previously. An...

Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-9-18.1, titled 'Giving of false name or address to a law enforcement officer', that section of the...

Can a city enforce city laws and ordinances on citizens that reside outside of said city limits?

Yes, if the act took place in the "police jurisdiction" of the municipality. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 11-40-10. The "police...

Why would the court deny me for youthful offender ?

The trial court has complete discretion to grant the petition for Youthful Offender or to deny the petition. The seriousness of the crime as well...

What r legal consequence if convicted of harrassment gesture language?

Under the Code of Alabama, the crime of 'harassment' is defined as: "A person commits the crime of harassment if, with intent to harass, annoy, or...

If someone else was driving my vehicle and was arrested for a drug charge is there anyway i can be held liable?

Yes, it is possible. If you knowingly offered your vehicle for use in a drug transaction, then you are subject to indictment as a co-conspirator...

Got my license back in Alabama after welch hearing. Will I have to have another welch hearing when they expire?

The general answer is 'no' - you should not be required to undergo a second Welch hearing. However, it is likely your name and prior Florida driver...

What if I do not have money for my traffic ticket and I have already gotten a continuance?

It is very unlikely that your husband will be afforded traffic school for a reckless driving offense. Please go to the Avvo section under Legal...

What is the standard amount of time to expect a bill from an attorney for services over the retainer?

The standard office practice in many law firms is to send out monthly invoices, showing the status of funds remaining in the client's trust...

MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT DRIVING OR IN THE CAR. CAN MY DRIVER'S LICENSE BE SUSPENDED?

A "collection agency" has no legal authority to suspend your driver license. Any license suspension action would be done by the Alabama Department...