As a matter of law, a Sheriff in the state of Alabama is immune from lawsuit in a state court under the doctrine of sovereign immunity. A Sheriff...

It is highly unlikely that any private attorney who is reading these inquiries will offer free or "pro bono" legal assistance, and especially prior...

As a general statement of law, a suspension or revocation order issued by an out of state jurisdiction will prevent an individual from obtaining a...

Apparently, this is a 'Dram Shop' action that is based on the civil liability of selling of alcohol to an intoxicated person or to a minor. There...

This is a factually difficult inquiry. A convicted felon placed under court-ordered supervised probation is subject, within reason, to being...

The officer does not have to show you any radar reading. The officer's testimony in court is sufficient to convict.

A motion to compel is a legal filing to force a non-compliant party, most often the defendant, to provide certain documents, papers, records, and...

No, there is no "statute of limitations" issue once the citation has been issued. The term "statute of limitations" refers to the government's...

The state of Alabama follows the Barker v. Wingo four-part test to determine if the trial delay is prejudicial to the defendant. In general, a...

The offense of Public Intoxication is classified as a "violation" under the Alabama Criminal Code and carries a maximum sanction of a fine of not...