The term is "nol pros" is a shortened version of "nolle prosequi" - the full Latin term literally meaning "be unwilling to pursue" but more...

Theft 3, first offence. Am I going to jail?

The decision to incarcerate a convicted defendant or to release on probation is a decision left to the court. Under Alabama law, the trial court is...

I had a dui five years ago in AL and have a florida license I need my arrest report

Arrest reports - commonly referred as an 'Incident/Offense Reports' - are not public records. There is no "open records" act in Alabama as exists...

I live in Alabama and got a speeding ticket that I forgot to pay. They suspended my license buy never sent me a notification

It is the responsibility of the motorist, and not the Department of Public Safety, to settle all unpaid citations and court appearances. The...

There is no law of "expungement" in the state of Alabama. The fact that you committed a criminal offense involving fraud, dishonesty, and deceit...

I was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for shooting a bird at a officer

Basically, you are asking two questions - is there a crime in making an obscene gesture at a law enforcement officer and can the arrest itselft be...

I got charged with DV3,Reckless endangerment,attempted to alude, discharging firearm,menacing 3, and carrying a concaled weapon

You are in very serious trouble, whether you recognize it or not. Most of the charges are Class A misdemeanors - the Attempting to Elude is a Class...

What kind of sentence should I expect for someone charged with two counts of first degree burglary and obstructinv govt ops?

Burglary in the first degree is a Class A felony. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 13A-7-5. Any Class A felony with a prior felony conviction,...

Can someone granted Youthful Offender status, although not a minor, be published in the paper as being arrested?

The fact that a person was arrested is a public record. The disposition of the case is sealed if the individual, aged 18 - 21 at the time of the...

Can the DA bring more charges

Yes, the District Attorney can present as many cases to the grand jury for indictment as the district attorney wishes. In light of the fact you are...