What could happed while in a drug court program if you volunter for a rehability/institution then dont show up?

If the court ordered your participation in 'Drug Court' and as a condition, that you complete a rehabilitation program, and you fail to complete...

What penalties am I looking at for a menacing charge, I was accused of pointing a gun at someone

You clearly need the professional services of a qualified criminal defense attorney. The crime of menacing is a Class B misdemeanor offense and...

This is a serious charge. Under Alabama law, the crime of 'menacing' is a Class A misdemeanor offense and may be punished by a term of up to one...

On me there was a sexual abusement 1st degree and can i know what was the punishment

Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-6-66, 'Sexual abuse in the first degree' is defined as the following: (a) A person commits the crime...

For the 1st time in 41 yrs i was put in jail for attempt to steal 3rd degree. I went before the judge and the judge said they

Under Alabama law, a trial court is only required to appoint counsel to an indigent defendant if the trial court actually incarcerates (places in...

If a person get sentenced to life, possibility of parole and told not to appeal until served at least 10 years should he wait?

No, he cannot file an appeal. An appeal - a direct appeal - must be filed 42 days after the trial court enters a final order. Failure to file an...

I am the defendant in a divorce case. I had a lawyer but could no longer afford to pay him and he was not doing what i asked

Your divorce action sounds complicated and involves a number of evidentiary issues. It seems apparent to me that you need to retain the services of...

Can a sentence reduced after its be given

No. Once the trial court enters a sentence, and thirty days have passed for the circuit court to alter, amend, or vacate the sentencing order, the...

How much do you think his sentence would be and is it possible to get probation?

Under Alabama law, any sentence less than 20 years imprisonment is - in theory - eligible for probation. However, probation is not automatically...

Alabama law does allow early termination of probation with the approval of the Court. See, Rule 27, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. Your...