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I have my second DUI in FL, and I'm required to have an interlock device, but I want to move to another state.
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Answered on August 11, 2012
If you were to relocate to the state of Alabama, after establishing residency for one year, you would be eligible to apply for a Welch hearing to...
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Got a speeding ticket in KY. Should I just pay it?
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Answered on August 11, 2012
You should recognize that an out of state conviction for any traffic offense will carry the same 'points' as if the conviction occurred in state....
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Is it possible to get my driver licence back,im paying support.
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Answered on August 08, 2012
In order to obtain a valid driver license after suspension for non-payment of child support, the licensee must either pay the full amount due or...
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If someone commits a crime in FL at age 18 but lives in AL where you don't reach age of majority til 19, how should he be tried?
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Answered on August 07, 2012
The applicable law is the law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. This is referred to in legal usage as 'lex loci.' Since the alleged...
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My son 18, has been charged with minor in consumption. Will we be within our rights to ask for a court appointed lawyer?
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Answered on August 07, 2012
Although you can certainly ask the court for a 'court appointed lawyer' the likelihood of the trial court appointing counsel is very low. 'Court...
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Is this theft by deception , just a scam, bad debt, a lousy son and cop or what ?
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Answered on August 05, 2012
Without getting into 'family business', any potential legal action against your son is probably barred by the common law 'Statute of Frauds' which...
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What is the definition of Theft by Deception ?
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Answered on August 05, 2012
This is (probably) not a "theft". Theft requires intentional false statement on part of the person making the statement with an intent to decieve....
What type of charge is unauthorized use of a vehicle
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Answered on August 05, 2012
Under the Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-8-11, "Unauthorized use of vehicle" is defined as: "(a) A person commits the crime of unauthorized use...
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Can a convicted person run for public office, if so, what would disqualify him/her for being able to hold elected status?
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Answered on August 03, 2012
Any person convicted of a felony offense, unless their civil rights are restored, is not eligible to hold a public office; the candidate would be...
I pawned a family heirloom antique diamond ring. Pawn shop switched ring. What can I do?
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Answered on August 03, 2012
If true, this is clearly a theft case. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-8-2 (2): "A person commits the crime of theft of property if he or...